In its upcoming report, Energy Transfer LP (ET - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, reflecting an increase of 21.9% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $31.09 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 61.6%.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone an upward revision of 2.2% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Energy Transfer LP metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Midstream - Gathered volumes' should arrive at 22052 billion british thermal units per day. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 21329 billion british thermal units per day.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Midstream - NGLs produced' should come in at 1,184.63 thousands of barrels of oil per day. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 1,181.00 thousands of barrels of oil per day.
Analysts predict that the 'Midstream - Equity NGLs' will reach 64.78 thousands of barrels of oil per day. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 64.00 thousands of barrels of oil per day.
Analysts expect 'NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services - NGL transportation volumes' to come in at 2,472.83 thousands of barrels of oil per day. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 2,331.00 thousands of barrels of oil per day in the same quarter last year.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services - Refined products transportation volumes' will likely reach 592.25 thousands of barrels of oil per day. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 599.00 thousands of barrels of oil per day in the same quarter last year.
The average prediction of analysts places 'NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services - NGL and refined products terminal volumes' at 1,782.19 thousands of barrels of oil per day. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 1,553.00 thousands of barrels of oil per day.
The consensus estimate for 'NGL and Refined Products Transportation and Services - NGL fractionation volumes' stands at 1,241.74 thousands of barrels of oil per day. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 1,150.00 thousands of barrels of oil per day in the same quarter of the previous year.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Adjusted EBITDA- Investment in USAC' will reach $192.43 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $149.00 million.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Adjusted EBITDA- Intrastate transportation and storage' will reach $372.16 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $284.00 million.
Analysts forecast 'Adjusted EBITDA- Interstate transportation and storage' to reach $474.73 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $470.00 million.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Adjusted EBITDA- Investment in Sunoco LP' reaching $844.40 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $454.00 million.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Adjusted EBITDA- NGL and refined products transportation and services' of $1.13 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $1.03 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
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Over the past month, shares of Energy Transfer LP have returned +5.3% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.2% change. Currently, ET carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting that its performance may align with the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
For the quarter ended June 2026, Virtu Financial (VIRT - Free Report) reported revenue of $717.87 million, up 26.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.82, compared to $1.53 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $662.03 million, representing a surprise of +8.44%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +8.33%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.68.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Virtu Financial performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Average Daily - Adjusted Net Trading Income - Execution Services: $2.23 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $2.37 million.Average Daily - Adjusted Net Trading Income: $11.58 million compared to the $10.75 million average estimate based on three analysts.Average Daily - Adjusted Net Trading Income - Market Making: $9.35 million versus $7.94 million estimated by two analysts on average.Adjusted Net Trading Income- Execution Services: $138 million compared to the $145.01 million average estimate based on four analysts.Adjusted Net Trading Income- Market Making: $579.87 million versus $517.02 million estimated by four analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Virtu Financial here>>>
Shares of Virtu Financial have returned -4.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Mercury Systems uzavřela s Palantir strategickou dohodu o automatizaci plánování materiálu a provozu továren, aby zrychlila dodávky pro americké vojenské programy. Cílem je vyšší průchodnost, méně manuální práce a rychlejší rozhodování.
August 03, 2026 08:30 ET | Source: Mercury Systems Inc
ANDOVER, Mass., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), and Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR, www.palantir.com), a leading provider of AI software bringing commercial approaches to aerospace and defense, today announced a strategic agreement to enhance the automation of material planning and factory operations to accelerate the delivery of processing technologies for U.S. military programs.
In support of the U.S. Department of War, Palantir is working with key U.S. defense industrial base suppliers to increase throughput and reduce delivery timelines for critical components and subsystems. Through two initial workflows, Mercury will streamline material planning, reduce manual workloads, and improve the ability to deliver at increased capacity across its factories. These efforts will allow Mercury to better meet increased customer demands without prolonging delivery timelines or increasing costs. Palantir will also help Mercury build an enterprise ontology that serves as a digital twin of the company’s operations and business practices, enabling faster decisions and improved production predictability.
“Partnering with Palantir will enable Mercury to further drive automation and efficiency in our supply chain and manufacturing operations, which are key to accelerating delivery of critical, high-demand capabilities for the warfighter,” said Bill Ballhaus, Mercury Chairman and CEO. “Through investments and optimization efforts across our organization, we are focused on accelerating the development of AI-powered, mission-critical solutions providing a decisive advantage on the battlefield.”
“We are proud to support Mercury with AI software that will accelerate production of critical defense systems,” said Mike Gallagher, Palantir’s Head of Defense. “By integrating numerous data sources within a shared operational layer, Mercury will be positioned to deliver vital processing technologies at the speed and scale necessary to maintain U.S. deterrence and warfighting advantage and continue to accelerate their design and delivery processes through the use of the Foundry.”
Mercury Systems – Innovation that matters®
Mercury Systems is a global leader in aerospace and defense electronics, providing breakthrough capabilities in signal and data processing. With a four-decade legacy of innovation that spans silicon to systems and RF front ends to effectors, Mercury accelerates commercial technology adoption to deliver powerful and secure mission-critical processing solutions to the edge. Mercury is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has multiple locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com. (Nasdaq: MRCY)
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The upcoming report from Toast (TOST - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share, indicating an increase of 33.3% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $1.87 billion, representing an increase of 20.8% year over year.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Toast metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenue- Financial technology solutions' will likely reach $1.55 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +21.2% year over year.
Analysts predict that the 'Revenue- Subscription services' will reach $283.46 million. The estimate indicates a change of +24.9% from the prior-year quarter.
The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Hardware and professional services' stands at $44.25 million. The estimate points to a change of -5.9% from the year-ago quarter.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Gross Payment Volume (GPV)' should come in at $60.31 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $49.90 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Locations' should arrive at 179,376 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 148,000 .
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Subscription Annualized Recurring Run-Rate' reaching $1.19 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $950.00 million.
Analysts expect 'Payments Annualized Recurring Run-Rate' to come in at $1.20 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $978.00 million.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Total Annualized Recurring Run-Rate (ARR)' will reach $2.39 billion. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $1.93 billion in the same quarter last year.
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Shares of Toast have demonstrated returns of +12% over the past month compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.2% change. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), TOST is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Paychex zpřístupnil svůj AI nástroj WISE v Microsoft 365 Copilot a Teams. Platforma přináší přehledy o pracovní síle, doporučení i akce přímo do běžných firemních nástrojů.
With Microsoft 365 as its first ecosystem, WISE brings insights, guidance, and actions into the tools businesses already use
WISE extends Paychex’s workforce intelligence beyond HCM software into collaboration and productivity toolsMicrosoft 365 is the first ecosystem in Paychex’s broader channel expansion strategy, with WISE now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot and TeamsThe platform is designed to help Paychex and its partners expand HCM capabilities across digital workflows
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paychex (Nasdaq: PAYX), a leading provider of expert-enabled HR, payroll, and benefits, today announced that WISE (Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise), the company’s AI-powered intelligence engine, is now available within Microsoft 365 Copilot and Teams, expanding the company’s broader channel-agnostic ecosystem strategy.
WISE is designed to bring trusted workforce insights, guidance, and actions directly into the tools businesses and employees already use every day. Built to operate across Paychex’s HCM platforms — including SurePayroll, Paychex Flex®, and Paycor — WISE helps customers get answers, manage tasks, and take action without switching systems.
“WISE was built on the belief that workforce intelligence belongs in the flow of work—not as a standalone product,” said Ryan Bergstrom, Chief Product Officer at Paychex. “Our integration with Microsoft is a clear expression of that vision, delivering trusted insights, expert-backed guidance and autonomous actions directly into the tools our clients already use every day. This is an important step in making HCM a more seamless part of business operations.”
Within Microsoft 365 Copilot today, Paychex customers* can:
Access real-time workforce insights, such as headcount, turnover, or benefits utilizationReceive proactive guidance on compliance deadlines, open enrollment, and policy changesTake action within the workflow, including approving time-off requests and routing benefits questions to the appropriate resource
“Microsoft is committed to helping organizations apply AI in practical and meaningful ways,” said Michelle Simmons, VP, SME&C US Industry, Microsoft. “The alignment between Microsoft and Paychex to deliver on a shared vision that AI should be practical, accessible, and valuable for small and medium enterprises, is what makes this integration a powerful and impactful solution, embedding intelligence when and where businesses need it most.”
Paychex Expands WISE Integration Program to Additional Technology Partners
Paychex is continuing to expand integration opportunities for technology partners to embed workforce intelligence and HCM capabilities directly into experiences their customers already use every day. This approach is designed to help partners bring Paychex insights and actions into their own workflows, enabling faster decision-making and reducing friction.
To learn more about WISE or how to partner with Paychex, visit paychex.com/ai.
* Applicable product subscription required.
About WISE
WISE (Workforce Intelligence Strengthened by Expertise) is the AI-powered intelligence engine transforming business operations with embedded context-aware intelligence, expert-enabled guidance, and autonomous execution. With Paychex’s five decades of trusted data and human expertise at its core, WISE transforms AI from a passive tool to expert-designed agentic workflows with the ability to complete tasks autonomously, making work faster, smarter, and more efficient.
About Paychex
Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) provides a comprehensive suite of expert-enabled technology and advisory solutions that help businesses manage HR, payroll, and benefits. Serving approximately 840,000 clients and paying 1 in 11 U.S. private sector workers, Paychex combines scale, trusted expertise, and innovation to help businesses succeed. Built on more than 50 years of workforce experience and one of the industry’s largest proprietary HR datasets, Paychex’s WISE agentic AI platform embeds intelligence directly into workflows to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, and deliver better outcomes. Learn more at paychex.com.
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Enterprise Products Partners ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšila zisk na 84 centů na jednotku a tržby vyskočily o 60,8 % na 18,3 miliardy USD. Upravená EBITDA dosáhla rekordu 2,83 miliardy USD a kvartální distribuce stoupla o 2,8 %.
Key Takeaways EPD's Q2 earnings rose 27.3% as equivalent pipeline volumes reached a record 14.7 MMBbl/d.EPD's NGL, crude oil, natural gas and petrochemical segments posted higher gross margins.Enterprise Products generated a record $2.83B in adjusted EBITDA and raised its quarterly distribution 2.8%. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 84 cents per unit, up 27.3% from 66 cents per unit a year earlier. The bottom line topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 75 cents per unit by 12%.
Revenues surged 60.8% to $18.3 billion from $11.4 billion in the prior-year quarter. The top line surpassed the consensus estimate of $13.6 billion by 34.56%.
The strong quarterly results were driven by increased international demand, higher marketing margins and record system activity.
Equivalent pipeline volumes rose 8% to a record 14.7 million barrels per day (bpd), up from 13.6 million bpd in the year-ago quarter.
EPD Benefits From Broad-Based Margin GrowthTotal gross operating margin increased $514 million to a record $3 billion. The improvement included a $77 million increase in unrealized mark-to-market gains on financial instruments used for hedging activities.
Management attributed the strong quarter partly to acute global demand for U.S. energy during April and May. The partnership generated about $200 million from incremental volumes and margins tied to this demand, with the contribution distributed across NGL, crude oil, petrochemicals and other operations. Those market differentials largely normalized afterward.
Enterprise Products’ NGL Operations StrengthenThe NGL Pipelines & Services segment generated gross operating margin of $1.6 billion, up from $1.3 billion a year earlier. Gross operating margin from natural gas processing and related NGL marketing increased to $512 million from $341 million.
Permian Basin processing volumes rose 14% to 4.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). Higher processing margins and volumes lifted results in both the Midland and Delaware basins. NGL marketing also benefited from improved sales margins, higher sales volumes and favorable mark-to-market activity.
NGL pipeline volumes increased 8% to a record 4.9 million barrels per day (MMBbl/d). Fractionation volumes reached 1.9 MMBbl/d, aided by Frac 14, which entered service in the fourth quarter of 2025.
EPD Posts Record Crude & Gas ResultsCrude Oil Pipelines and Services gross operating margin increased to $485 million from $403 million. Texas crude oil pipelines, terminals and marketing benefited from higher sales volumes and margins, while the Seaway Pipeline gained from increased pipeline and marine terminal activity.
Crude oil pipeline volumes reached a record 3 MMBbl/d, while crude marine terminal volumes rose to 1.1 MMBbl/d. Seaway volumes benefited from exports of crude originating from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Natural Gas Pipelines and Services delivered a record gross operating margin of $556 million, up from $417 million a year earlier. Higher natural gas marketing margins, improved transportation fees on the Texas Intrastate System and increased Permian gathering volumes supported the gain.
Enterprise Products Expands Petrochemical MarginsPetrochemical and Refined Products Services gross operating margin rose to $418 million from $354 million. Segment pipeline volumes increased to a record 1.2 MMBbl/d, while marine terminal volumes advanced to 422,000 barrels per day (Bbl/d).
The ethylene business benefited from higher export, sales and pipeline volumes. Propylene production increased 14% to a record 134,000 Bbl/d, driving higher sales volumes and margins. Improved octane enhancement sales margins also contributed to the segment’s performance.
EPD Generates Record Cash FlowAdjusted EBITDA increased 17% to a record $2.83 billion. Operational distributable cash flow rose 21% to $2.31 billion and provided 1.9 times the coverage of the second-quarter distribution. Enterprise Products retained $1.1 billion of distributable cash flow.
Adjusted cash flow from operations advanced 19% to $2.52 billion.
Enterprise Products’ Balance sheet & DividendTotal debt principal was $33.53 billion at quarter-end. Enterprise Products reported a 3.0X leverage ratio and $4 billion of liquidity, later supplemented by an incremental $1 billion short-term credit facility.
The partnership declared a quarterly distribution of 56 cents per unit, up 2.8% and repurchased $159 million of common units during the quarter.
EPD Advances Growth ProjectsEnterprise Products invested $1.2 billion during the quarter, including $1 billion in growth projects and $140 million in sustaining capital. It expects 2026 growth capital spending in the range of $2.9-$3.4 billion after applying about $600 million of asset-sale proceeds. Sustaining capital expenditures are projected at approximately $600 million.
The partnership has $6.5 billion of major projects under construction. Planned additions include two 300 million-cubic-feet-per-day Permian processing plants and the 150,000 Bbl/d Frac 15 facility. The Houston Ship Channel LPG export terminal expansion is expected to begin operations by year-end 2026.
Management expects growth capital expenditures to be around $3 billion in 2027, with more than 80% already committed to sanctioned projects. Despite higher planned investment, discretionary free cash flow for 2026 could still approach $1 billion.
EPD’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksEnterprise Products currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the energy sector are PBF Energy Inc. (PBF - Free Report) , HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO - Free Report) and Cactus, Inc. (WHD - Free Report) . PBF sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while DINO and WHD carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each, at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
PBF reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $6.22 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.05 per share.
As of June 30, 2026, PBF had total debt of $1.75 billion, and cash and cash equivalents of $894.1 million.
HF Sinclair reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $5.31 per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.39 per share.
As of June 30, 2026, DINO had total debt of $2.77 billion, and cash and cash equivalents of $2.26 billion.
Cactus reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 93 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents per share.
As of June 30, 2026, WHD had cash and cash equivalents of $365 million.
Taysha Gene Therapies a Catalent uzavřely dohodu o komerční výrobě TSHA-102 pro Rettův syndrom, pokud FDA lék schválí. Catalent bude hlavním výrobcem a zajistí dlouhodobou kapacitu dodávek.
August 03, 2026 08:00 ET | Source: Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and DALLAS and TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc., (Nasdaq: TSHA) (Taysha), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for rare, monogenic diseases of the central nervous system, and Catalent, Inc., (Catalent), the leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to helping people live better and healthier lives, today announced a commercial supply agreement for TSHA-102, Taysha’s investigational gene therapy in pivotal development for Rett syndrome, under which Catalent will serve as Taysha’s primary commercial manufacturer following potential U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.
Building on a partnership that has supported the development of TSHA-102 since 2020, the agreement secures long-term commercial manufacturing capacity and a scalable supply framework to support a potential commercial launch and future demand. Catalent will provide GMP manufacturing and commercial supply of TSHA-102 at its FDA-licensed commercial gene therapy facility in Harmans, Maryland, leveraging its experience across more than 90 gene therapy programs, including multiple commercial products.
“As we continue to advance TSHA-102, establishing long-term commercial manufacturing capacity is a critical component of our launch readiness strategy,” said Sean P. Nolan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Taysha. “Catalent's deep gene therapy expertise and proven commercial manufacturing capabilities make them an ideal partner as we expand our partnership to further strengthen our commercial infrastructure with a reliable, scalable supply framework. With BLA-enabling Process Performance Qualification activities underway, we believe we have established the manufacturing foundation necessary to support the strong demand we expect following the potential launch and commercialization of TSHA-102.”
“At Catalent, our priority is to support innovators who are redefining what’s possible for patients with rare diseases,” said David McErlane, Biologics Group President for Catalent. “Our partnership with Taysha brings together deep AAV expertise and a shared commitment to advancing a potential therapy for Rett syndrome—a condition with significant unmet need. We are proud to help enable the development and future supply of therapies that have the potential to make a meaningful difference for patients and their families.”
This partnership reflects Catalent’s continued commitment to supporting innovators across the cell and gene therapy landscape, providing end-to-end solutions from development through commercialization to help bring transformative therapies to patients.
About Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutations in the X-linked MECP2 gene encoding methyl CpG-binding protein 2 (MeCP2), which is essential for regulating neuronal and synaptic function in the brain. The disorder is characterized by loss of communication and hand function, slowing and/or regression of development, motor and respiratory impairment, seizures, intellectual disabilities and shortened life expectancy. Rett syndrome progression is divided into four key stages, beginning with early onset stagnation at 6 to 18 months of age followed by rapid regression, plateau and late motor deterioration. Rett syndrome primarily occurs in females and is one of the most common genetic causes of severe intellectual disability. Currently, there are no approved disease-modifying therapies that treat the genetic root cause of the disease. Rett syndrome caused by a pathogenic/likely pathogenic MECP2 mutation is estimated to affect between 15,000 and 20,000 patients in the U.S., EU, and U.K.
About Taysha Gene Therapies
Taysha Gene Therapies (Nasdaq: TSHA) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for severe monogenic diseases of the central nervous system. Its lead clinical program TSHA-102 is in development for Rett syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder with no approved disease-modifying therapies that address the genetic root cause of the disease. With a singular focus on developing transformative medicines, Taysha aims to address severe unmet medical needs and dramatically improve the lives of patients and their caregivers. The Company’s management team has proven experience in gene therapy development and commercialization. Taysha leverages this experience, its manufacturing process and a clinically and commercially proven AAV9 capsid in an effort to rapidly translate treatments from bench to bedside. For more information, please visit www.tayshagtx.com.
About Catalent
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) championing the missions that help people live better and healthier lives. Every product that Catalent helps develop, manufacture and launch reflects its commitment to improve health outcomes around the world through its Patient First approach. Catalent provides unparalleled service to pharma, biotech and consumer health customers, delivering on their missions to transform lives. Catalent tailors end-to-end solutions to meet customers’ needs in all phases of development and manufacturing. With thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at nearly 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually. For more information, visit www.catalent.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning the potential of TSHA-102 and Taysha’s other product candidates to positively impact quality of life and alter the course of disease in the patients Taysha seeks to treat, Taysha’s research, development and regulatory plans for its product candidates; the potential demand for TSHA-102; and the ability of the agreement between Taysha and Catalent to secure long-term commercial manufacturing capacity and a scalable supply framework for the commercial supply of TSHA-102. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Risks regarding Taysha’s business are described in detail in its SEC filings, including in Taysha’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will be made available in other filings that Taysha makes from time to time with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and Taysha disclaims any obligation to update these statements except as may be required by law.
Taysha Company Contact:
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Farmers National Bank boosted its stake in shares of Eaton Corporation, PLC (NYSE:ETN – Free Report) by 78.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 12,360 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,433 shares during the quarter. Eaton comprises 1.0% of Farmers National Bank’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest holding. Farmers National Bank’s holdings in Eaton were worth $4,421,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab purchased a new position in Eaton during the 4th quarter worth $97,989,000. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd grew its position in shares of Eaton by 112.6% in the first quarter. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd now owns 336,060 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $120,199,000 after purchasing an additional 178,000 shares during the last quarter. Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich grew its holdings in Eaton by 24,986.3% during the 1st quarter. Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich now owns 154,281 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $55,182,000 after buying an additional 153,666 shares during the last quarter. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC increased its position in Eaton by 23.1% during the 4th quarter. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC now owns 310,859 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $99,012,000 after purchasing an additional 58,281 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Boston Trust Walden Corp grew its holdings in shares of Eaton by 1,560.4% during the first quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp now owns 58,793 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $21,028,000 after buying an additional 55,252 shares in the last quarter. 82.97% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Eaton from $464.00 to $471.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Evercore set a $453.00 target price on shares of Eaton in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Eaton from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Eaton from $350.00 to $425.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Barclays upped their target price on Eaton from $340.00 to $392.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $423.00.
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Eaton Trading Up 0.0% Eaton stock opened at $415.24 on Monday. Eaton Corporation, PLC has a 52-week low of $311.92 and a 52-week high of $436.74. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $161.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.24, a PEG ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.18. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $404.88 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $385.53.
Eaton (NYSE:ETN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The industrial products company reported $3.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.08 by $0.07. Eaton had a net margin of 12.75% and a return on equity of 24.58%. The company had revenue of $8.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.16 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.95 earnings per share. Eaton’s revenue was up 21.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Eaton has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.460-3.560 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 13.400-13.600 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Eaton Corporation, PLC will post 13.44 earnings per share for the current year.
Eaton Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 7th will be paid a dividend of $1.10 per share. This represents a $4.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 7th. Eaton’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 43.01%.
Insider Activity In related news, Director Gerald Johnson bought 746 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $402.29 per share, with a total value of $300,108.34. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,414 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $568,838.06. This trade represents a 111.68% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Dorothy C. Thompson sold 167 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $385.00, for a total value of $64,295.00. Following the sale, the director owned 1,096 shares in the company, valued at approximately $421,960. The trade was a 13.22% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 21,028 shares of company stock valued at $8,614,793 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Eaton Here are the key news stories impacting Eaton this week:
Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Eaton reported adjusted EPS of $3.15, up from $2.95 a year earlier and above the $3.08 consensus. Sales rose 21.4% year over year to approximately $8.5 billion, exceeding estimates near $8.16 billion. GAAP EPS was $2.11 after amortization, acquisition-related and restructuring charges. Eaton Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates Positive Sentiment: Electrical demand and data-center growth remain powerful catalysts. Management cited strong Electrical Americas performance, accelerating orders and backlog, data-center demand, acquisitions and solid Aerospace results. The company also raised its organic-growth outlook, signaling continued momentum in its core businesses. Eaton’s Q2 Earnings Beat on Strong Electrical Sales, Outlook Raised Positive Sentiment: Full-year guidance was raised above consensus. Eaton forecast FY 2026 adjusted EPS of $13.40-$13.60, compared with consensus of $13.34. Analysts at Zacks Research subsequently increased several 2027 and 2028 EPS estimates, reflecting confidence in longer-term earnings growth. Eaton Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Results Neutral Sentiment: Near-term expectations are largely priced in. Third-quarter EPS guidance of $3.46-$3.56 centers on $3.51, approximately in line with consensus. Eaton’s valuation is also elevated, with a reported price-to-earnings ratio above 40, while unusually high put-option activity highlights some investor caution. Eaton Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript About Eaton (Free Report)
Eaton (NYSE: ETN) is a diversified power management company that designs, manufactures and distributes products and systems to manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company’s offerings are used to improve energy efficiency, reliability and safety across a wide range of applications, with core capabilities in electrical distribution and control, industrial hydraulics and aerospace systems.
Its product portfolio includes switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, power distribution units, uninterruptible power supplies and surge protection devices for electrical infrastructure, along with hydraulic pumps, valves and filtration systems for industrial and mobile equipment.
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First Trust Advisors LP v prvním čtvrtletí snížil podíl v AutoZone o 68,3 % a prodal 4 110 akcií. Po prodeji držel 1 906 akcií v hodnotě 6,437 milionu USD.
First Trust Advisors LP decreased its holdings in AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO – Free Report) by 68.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 1,906 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,110 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors LP’s holdings in AutoZone were worth $6,437,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Morgan Stanley boosted its stake in shares of AutoZone by 17.8% during the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 492,794 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,671,323,000 after acquiring an additional 74,555 shares in the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its position in shares of AutoZone by 1.9% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 387,042 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,312,654,000 after purchasing an additional 7,390 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of AutoZone during the fourth quarter valued at $939,205,000. First Manhattan CO. LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of AutoZone by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. First Manhattan CO. LLC. now owns 261,314 shares of the company’s stock valued at $886,246,000 after purchasing an additional 6,765 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northern Trust Corp boosted its position in shares of AutoZone by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 189,789 shares of the company’s stock valued at $814,240,000 after purchasing an additional 2,333 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 92.74% of the company’s stock.
AutoZone Stock Performance Shares of AZO opened at $3,024.42 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $49.39 billion, a PE ratio of 20.79, a PEG ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 0.33. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $3,069.68 and its 200 day moving average price is $3,392.87. AutoZone, Inc. has a 52 week low of $2,902.20 and a 52 week high of $4,388.11.
AutoZone (NYSE:AZO – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 26th. The company reported $38.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $36.22 by $1.85. AutoZone had a net margin of 12.40% and a negative return on equity of 80.35%. The company had revenue of $4.84 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.86 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $35.36 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that AutoZone, Inc. will post 150.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
AutoZone announced that its board has initiated a share buyback plan on Tuesday, June 16th that allows the company to repurchase $1.50 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to purchase up to 3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research firms have issued reports on AZO. BMO Capital Markets cut their price objective on AutoZone from $4,300.00 to $4,000.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. DA Davidson decreased their target price on shares of AutoZone from $4,300.00 to $3,750.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on shares of AutoZone from $3,900.00 to $3,600.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price target on shares of AutoZone from $4,478.00 to $3,979.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of AutoZone from $4,300.00 to $3,700.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $4,040.87.
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Insider Transactions at AutoZone In other news, Director Brian Hannasch bought 165 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $2,987.00 per share, for a total transaction of $492,855.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 1,219 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,641,153. This trade represents a 15.65% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.
AutoZone Company Profile (Free Report)
AutoZone, Inc (NYSE: AZO) is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company supplies a wide range of aftermarket components, maintenance items and accessories for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Its product assortment includes engine parts, electrical components, batteries, brakes, filters, fluids and interior and exterior accessories, supported by inventory management and logistics systems to serve retail customers and professional service providers.
AutoZone serves both do‑it‑yourself (DIY) consumers and commercial customers such as independent repair shops and service centers.
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Varonis představil Agent Intent-Based Access Control (IBAC) v Atlasu, který hlídá chování AI agentů a může blokovat akce mimo zadání. Funkce je dostupná zákazníkům Varonis Atlas.
MIAMI, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), the data and AI security leader, today announced Agent Intent-Based Access Control (IBAC), a new capability in Varonis Atlas that lets businesses connect AI agents to their enterprise data with safeguards that stop dangerous or out-of-policy behavior.
Agents are making headlines for going rogue, exposing sensitive company data and, in one case, deleting an entire production database.
Agents need broad access to data and tools to be useful, which is precisely what makes them risky, and role-based access control was never built to judge what a non-human identity does with the access it has.
"The question is no longer ‘Can a user access this data?’ but ‘In this context, should this agent be allowed to take action on this data?’" said Ron Bennatan, VP of AI and Data Security Strategy at Varonis. "We built Agent IBAC to give organizations assurance that their agents are acting as intended and not putting their business at risk."
How Agent IBAC Works
Agent IBAC checks whether an agent’s reasoning, tool use, and data access are consistent with its assigned instructions, and alerts on or blocks actions that do not align.
When an agent crosses the line, Atlas can quarantine the identity behind it and block everything that follows for a defined window.
Key Capabilities:
Intent drift detection: Compares the instruction an agent received to its reasoning, tool calls, and data access with lenient, balanced, and strict sensitivity settings.Full session evaluation: Reviews every prompt, response, and tool call in a session to catch risk that builds gradually, such as multi-turn jailbreak attempts. Customers can also define their own session policies in plain language.Quarantine: Blocks an identity or session after a violation for a window the customer sets, with admin controls to lift, extend, or make it permanent.Human in the loop: Routes a flagged action to a person for approval rather than blocking it outright.Complete audit trail: Records every prompt, response, and tool execution alongside the action Atlas took, for security, governance, and compliance teams. Agent IBAC works with the agents and AI tools organizations already run, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Microsoft Copilot Studio. It is available today to Varonis Atlas customers and is part of the platform's broader approach to securing agents from code to runtime.
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Learn more about Agent IBAC.Request your Varonis Atlas demo. Visit our blog, and join the conversation on LinkedIn and YouTube. About Varonis
Varonis (Nasdaq: VRNS) secures AI and the data that powers it. The Varonis platform gives organizations automated visibility and control over their critical data wherever it lives and helps ensure safe and trustworthy AI from code to runtime. Backed by 24x7x365 managed detection and response, Varonis gives thousands of organizations worldwide the confidence to adopt AI, reduce data exposure, and stop AI-powered threats.
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Společnost Empowered Funds LLC ve 1. čtvrtletí zvýšila svůj podíl ve společnosti Apollo Global Management o 56,6 % na 40 811 akcií. Hodnota podílu činila 4,547 mil. USD.
Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in shares of Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:APO – Free Report) by 56.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 40,811 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 14,749 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in Apollo Global Management were worth $4,547,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of APO. Boston Partners boosted its stake in shares of Apollo Global Management by 106.7% in the fourth quarter. Boston Partners now owns 3,278,862 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $474,384,000 after buying an additional 1,692,532 shares during the last quarter. Temasek Holdings Private Ltd raised its position in Apollo Global Management by 214.4% during the first quarter. Temasek Holdings Private Ltd now owns 2,368,162 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $263,861,000 after acquiring an additional 1,614,813 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth raised its position in Apollo Global Management by 2,560.3% during the fourth quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 1,404,576 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $203,324,000 after acquiring an additional 1,351,778 shares in the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Apollo Global Management by 271.8% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 1,024,143 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $148,255,000 after acquiring an additional 748,697 shares during the period. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its holdings in Apollo Global Management by 5,321.9% in the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 551,570 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $79,845,000 after acquiring an additional 541,397 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.06% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Apollo Global Management in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price target on shares of Apollo Global Management from $140.00 to $126.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Apollo Global Management from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Sunday. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Apollo Global Management from $138.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Piper Sandler lowered their target price on shares of Apollo Global Management from $157.00 to $156.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $149.08.
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Key Headlines Impacting Apollo Global Management Here are the key news stories impacting Apollo Global Management this week:
Positive Sentiment: Investors are looking ahead to Apollo’s August 4, 2026, second-quarter earnings release. Preliminary figures disclosed in July indicated an estimated 10% annualized return for Athene’s main pooled alternative investment vehicle and 6% for other alternative investments, providing an encouraging backdrop for results. Apollo’s assets under management also exceeded $1 trillion in the first quarter. Apollo Global Management gains as investors look ahead to Q2 results Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s median price target is reported at $146, above recent trading levels, and analysts maintain an overall “Moderate Buy” view. Upcoming projections focus on key Q2 metrics that could reinforce confidence in Apollo’s fee-related earnings and fundraising momentum. Apollo Global Management receives average Moderate Buy rating Insights into Apollo Global Management Q2 projections Neutral Sentiment: Apollo announced that its 6.75% Series A mandatory convertible preferred stock will automatically convert into common shares on July 31 at a rate of 0.5074 common shares per preferred share. The conversion expands common equity but may dilute existing shareholders; holders of record will receive a final $0.8438 preferred dividend. Apollo announces conversion rate for mandatory convertible preferred stock Neutral Sentiment: Apollo economist Torsten Slok warned that reduced Federal Reserve communication is contributing to volatile bond markets. Separately, reports that 30-year Treasury yields are near multi-decade highs suggest interest rates could remain elevated, potentially affecting asset valuations, credit conditions and deal activity. Apollo’s Slok discusses bond-market volatility US 30-year Treasury yield nears 20-year high Negative Sentiment: A Mississippi pension fund filed a lawsuit alleging Apollo downplayed ties involving Jeffrey Epstein. The allegations could create reputational, legal and governance risks, although the reports do not indicate a direct change to Apollo’s operating outlook. Mississippi pension fund sues Apollo over alleged downplayed Epstein ties Negative Sentiment: Recent disclosed insider activity shows three open-market sales by Apollo co-president John Zito totaling approximately 48,644 shares, with no reported purchases in the past six months. This is a secondary sentiment headwind for investors. Insider Buying and Selling at Apollo Global Management In related news, insider John P. Zito sold 48,644 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.66, for a total transaction of $6,355,825.04. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 3,063,696 shares in the company, valued at approximately $400,302,519.36. The trade was a 1.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 8.30% of the company’s stock.
Apollo Global Management Stock Performance Shares of NYSE:APO opened at $126.03 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 1.73 and a quick ratio of 1.73. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $125.34 and its 200-day moving average price is $123.13. The firm has a market capitalization of $72.66 billion, a PE ratio of 80.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.51. Apollo Global Management Inc. has a 1 year low of $99.56 and a 1 year high of $153.29.
Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The financial services provider reported $1.94 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.05. Apollo Global Management had a return on equity of 14.43% and a net margin of 3.62%.The firm had revenue of $5.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.19 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.82 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Apollo Global Management Inc. will post 8.18 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Apollo Global Management Increases Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 29th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 19th were given a $0.5625 dividend. This represents a $2.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. This is a positive change from Apollo Global Management’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.51. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 19th. Apollo Global Management’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 143.31%.
Apollo Global Management Company Profile (Free Report)
Apollo Global Management, Inc (NYSE: APO) is a global alternative investment manager that specializes in private equity, credit and real assets. The firm originates, invests in and manages a broad set of strategies across distressed and opportunistic credit, direct lending, structured credit, buyouts and real estate. Apollo provides investment management and advisory services to institutional clients and individual investors through pooled funds, separate accounts and publicly listed investment vehicles.
Its private equity business pursues control and non-control investments across industries, often focusing on complex or distressed situations where operational improvement and capital solutions can create value.
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Guidewire v nové verzi Qusar představil Agentic Framework pro pojišťovny, který umožňuje budovat a řídit AI agenty na platformě Guidewire Cloud Platform. Developer Assistants mají zrychlit vývoj o více než 40 % oproti generickým kódovacím asistentům.
Qusar includes Guidewire-built claims and underwriting agents, plus Developer Assistants that help developers ship features more than 40% faster than with generic coding assistants
, /PRNewswire/ -- Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) today launched the Agentic Framework in its new Qusar release, enabling insurers to build, deploy, and manage AI agents on Guidewire Cloud Platform. The framework delivers value grounded in Guidewire's deep insurance context across the functions that matter most to the business throughout the insurance lifecycle. Paired with new capabilities across Guidewire's application portfolio, the Agentic Framework empowers carriers to protect indemnity margins, and elevate underwriting decisions, giving them the operational speed and precision to compete with confidence.
Qusar introduces the Agentic Framework, along with Guidewire-built Claims and Underwriting Agents and Developer Assistants purpose-built for Guidewire developers. The Agentic Framework enables insurance carriers to choose the right AI model for each task and provides AI agents with secure, real-time access to policy, claims, and billing data and workflows. This allows complex, multi-step processes to run automatically, so decisions that once took days can happen in minutes.
"Insurers are increasingly recognizing that AI value comes from deep integration with core business processes, not from isolated experimentation," said Karlyn Carnahan, Executive Partner, Celent. "Agentic Framework addresses this directly by letting insurers deploy AI within their existing systems and workflows while maintaining operational control and compliance."
Qusar also introduces Guidewire-developed agents designed for specific insurance workflows.
Claim Summarization for ProNavigator**: Provides adjusters claim summaries, allowing them to focus on complex resolutions instead of manual note review Policy Change for ProNavigator*: Serves as an embedded assistant that helps underwriters and customer service representatives complete policy changes faster, leading to quicker turnaround and improved quote-to-bind ratios Agentic First Notice of Loss (FNOL)**: Guides claimants through the first notice of loss using conversational AI voice, capturing key claim details to improve the customer experience "Guidewire AI innovations are helping us transform how we support our teams and serve our members," said Garrett Anderson, Chief Information Officer, Automobile Club of Southern California. "By using AI to summarize claims and streamline key insurance workflows, we're improving efficiency, helping our adjusters focus on higher-value work, and creating a stronger foundation for future innovation."
Qusar also introduces Guidewire Developer and Builder Assistants that understand the Guidewire code base, programming languages, design patterns, and configurations. For application development, Developer Assistants streamline work across Gosu (Java-compatible Guidewire programming language), Integrations, Jutro (Guidewire digital platform), and Functions (serverless extensions)*. For data and product work, Data Curation Assistant for Data Studio* converts plain language into precise SQL, while Product Design Assistant for Advanced Product Designer (APD)* helps automate insurance product configuration.
"By building the Agentic Framework directly into Guidewire Cloud Platform, we are giving developers and AI builders the tools to engineer and safely deploy insurance-aware AI agents into their daily operations," said Diego Devalle, Chief Product Development Officer, Guidewire. "Additionally, Developer Assistants help teams deliver solutions more than 40% faster than generic coding assistants*** by combining AI capabilities with the deep contextual knowledge embodied in our platform. Our customers and partners are already seeing the tangible benefits, using these tools to quickly build and deploy AI agents that support both developers and business users."
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We are proud of our unparalleled implementation record, with 1,700+ successful projects supported by the industry's largest R&D team and SI partner ecosystem. Our marketplace represents the largest partner community in P&C, where customers can access hundreds of applications to accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.
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Krystal Biotech vykázala za čtvrtletí končící v červnu 2026 zisk 1,79 USD na akcii a tržby 119,22 milionu USD, obojí nad odhady. Akcie jsou letos výše asi o 38,4 %.
Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.79 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.7 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.29 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.29%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $1.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.83, delivering a surprise of +26.21%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Krystal Biotech, which belongs to the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, posted revenues of $119.22 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.14%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $96.04 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Krystal Biotech shares have added about 38.4% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.4%.
What's Next for Krystal Biotech?While Krystal Biotech has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Krystal Biotech was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.89 on $126.5 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $7.31 on $500.9 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Medical - Biomedical and Genetics is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
RenovoRx, Inc. (RNXT - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 12.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.08 per share in its upcoming report, which represents no change from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
RenovoRx, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $0.73 million, up 72.6% from the year-ago quarter.
MSA Safety vyhlásila čtvrtletní dividendu 0,54 USD na kmenovou akcii, splatnou 10. září 2026. Na preferenční akcii bude dividenda 0,5625 USD, splatná 1. září 2026.
Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today declared a third quarter dividend of $0.54 per share on common stock, payable September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 14, 2026.
The Board also declared a dividend of $0.5625 per share on preferred stock, payable September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 14, 2026.
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MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.
AST SpaceMobile má 3,8 miliardy USD likvidity a drží výhled tržeb na rok 2026 ve výši 150–200 milionů USD navzdory zpožděním startů. Klíčový bude start BlueBird 11–13 a komerční spuštění služby.
SummaryAST SpaceMobile has secured $3.8 billion of liquidity, accelerated manufacturing and maintained its $150-200 million 2026 revenue guidance despite launch delays. Nearly 60 mobile network partners, over $1.2 billion in commercial commitments and expanding defense contracts are bringing commercialization closer to reality. Investors should focus on the BlueBird 11-13 launch, deployment toward 45 satellites and commercial activation rather than quarterly earnings volatility. Trading at roughly 104x 2026 sales, ASTS already prices in flawless execution, making successful commercialization the key determinant of future returns. NicoElNino/iStock via Getty Images
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Cetera Investment Advisers boosted its position in Domino’s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ – Free Report) by 23.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,963 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,991 shares during the period. Cetera Investment Advisers’ holdings in Domino’s Pizza were worth $5,728,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Berkshire Hathaway Inc raised its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 12.3% during the fourth quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 3,350,000 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,396,347,000 after acquiring an additional 368,055 shares during the last quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,008,278 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $837,091,000 after purchasing an additional 7,497 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,368,924 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $570,595,000 after purchasing an additional 49,613 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,026,391 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $432,033,000 after purchasing an additional 19,019 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 4.5% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 961,000 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $400,564,000 after purchasing an additional 41,170 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.63% of the company’s stock.
Domino’s Pizza News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Domino’s Pizza this week:
Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $4.25 from $4.22, increased its Q4 2026 forecast to $6.00 from $5.98, and lifted its Q2 2027 estimate to $4.55 from $4.42. These revisions point to slightly stronger expectations for portions of the near-term earnings outlook. Domino’s Pizza analyst estimate report Neutral Sentiment: The current-year consensus EPS estimate remains approximately $18.90, while Zacks projects FY2026 EPS of $18.44. The small differences indicate that the revisions are unlikely to materially change the immediate earnings narrative on their own. Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered its Q3 2027 EPS estimate to $4.64 from $4.79, cut Q4 2027 to $6.81 from $6.84, and reduced Q1 2028 to $4.58 from $4.60. It also lowered FY2026 EPS to $18.44 from $18.59, leaving the forecast below the current consensus. Negative Sentiment: The largest revision was to FY2028 EPS, which fell to $21.58 from $22.34. That reduction implies weaker longer-term earnings growth than previously expected and may be contributing to investor caution, particularly with the stock trading near its 200-day moving average. Analysts Set New Price Targets DPZ has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Oppenheimer lowered their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $465.00 to $415.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on Domino’s Pizza from $400.00 to $350.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $425.00 target price on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on Domino’s Pizza from $480.00 to $430.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Finally, Northcoast Research dropped their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $525.00 to $445.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 28th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $402.16.
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Domino’s Pizza Price Performance DPZ stock opened at $347.44 on Monday. Domino’s Pizza Inc has a 1 year low of $282.00 and a 1 year high of $477.00. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $314.47 and a 200 day moving average of $353.06. The company has a market cap of $11.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.71, a PEG ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.94.
Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 20th. The restaurant operator reported $4.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.17 by ($0.10). The firm had revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter. Domino’s Pizza had a net margin of 11.86% and a negative return on equity of 15.15%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.81 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts expect that Domino’s Pizza Inc will post 18.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Domino’s Pizza Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a $1.99 dividend. This represents a $7.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Domino’s Pizza’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 45.15%.
Insider Buying and Selling In related news, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $322.04, for a total value of $4,002,957.20. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,352 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,011,718.08. This represents a 57.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Russell J. Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $330.83, for a total value of $3,589,505.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 43,829 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,499,948.07. This trade represents a 19.84% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 24,742 shares of company stock valued at $8,041,746. 0.89% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Domino’s Pizza Company Profile (Free Report)
Domino’s Pizza, Inc (NASDAQ: DPZ) is a global pizza delivery and carryout chain founded in 1960 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company specializes in a broad range of hand‐crafted pizzas, including hand-tossed, thin crust and specialty offerings, alongside side items such as chicken wings, sandwiches, pasta, desserts and beverages. Domino’s has built its brand on convenience and speed, leveraging proprietary ordering platforms and its Domino’s Tracker system to provide real-time status updates from order placement through delivery.
Operating predominantly under a franchise model, Domino’s has more than 17,000 stores worldwide, with approximately 95% of outlets owned and operated by independent franchisees.
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First Trust Advisors LP ve 1. čtvrtletí snížila podíl v Domino’s Pizza o 54,1 % a držela akcie v hodnotě 6,325 milionu USD. Zatímco několik jiných investorů podíly zvýšilo, analytici mají na DPZ konsenzus „Moderate Buy“.
First Trust Advisors LP decreased its holdings in shares of Domino’s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:DPZ – Free Report) by 54.1% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 17,628 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 20,767 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors LP owned 0.05% of Domino’s Pizza worth $6,325,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Teacher Retirement System of Texas lifted its stake in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 55.7% in the 4th quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 45,212 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $18,845,000 after purchasing an additional 16,179 shares during the last quarter. Amica Mutual Insurance Co. increased its position in Domino’s Pizza by 59.8% during the fourth quarter. Amica Mutual Insurance Co. now owns 16,576 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $6,909,000 after buying an additional 6,203 shares during the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 10.2% during the fourth quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 67,117 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $28,544,000 after buying an additional 6,223 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its holdings in Domino’s Pizza by 21,977.5% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 914,672 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $381,254,000 after purchasing an additional 910,529 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fisher Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Domino’s Pizza by 18.0% in the fourth quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 34,632 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $14,436,000 after purchasing an additional 5,282 shares during the period. 94.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research firms recently issued reports on DPZ. Piper Sandler decreased their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $421.00 to $359.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on Domino’s Pizza from $400.00 to $350.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Loop Capital dropped their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $574.00 to $500.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 28th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price objective on shares of Domino’s Pizza from $435.00 to $385.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Domino’s Pizza in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Domino’s Pizza has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $402.16.
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Insider Transactions at Domino’s Pizza In other news, EVP Kelly E. Garcia sold 12,430 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $322.04, for a total transaction of $4,002,957.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 9,352 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,011,718.08. The trade was a 57.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Russell J. Weiner sold 10,850 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $330.83, for a total value of $3,589,505.50. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 43,829 shares in the company, valued at $14,499,948.07. The trade was a 19.84% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 24,742 shares of company stock worth $8,041,746. Corporate insiders own 0.89% of the company’s stock.
More Domino’s Pizza News Here are the key news stories impacting Domino’s Pizza this week:
Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $4.25 from $4.22, increased its Q4 2026 forecast to $6.00 from $5.98, and lifted its Q2 2027 estimate to $4.55 from $4.42. These revisions point to slightly stronger expectations for portions of the near-term earnings outlook. Domino’s Pizza analyst estimate report Neutral Sentiment: The current-year consensus EPS estimate remains approximately $18.90, while Zacks projects FY2026 EPS of $18.44. The small differences indicate that the revisions are unlikely to materially change the immediate earnings narrative on their own. Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered its Q3 2027 EPS estimate to $4.64 from $4.79, cut Q4 2027 to $6.81 from $6.84, and reduced Q1 2028 to $4.58 from $4.60. It also lowered FY2026 EPS to $18.44 from $18.59, leaving the forecast below the current consensus. Negative Sentiment: The largest revision was to FY2028 EPS, which fell to $21.58 from $22.34. That reduction implies weaker longer-term earnings growth than previously expected and may be contributing to investor caution, particularly with the stock trading near its 200-day moving average. Domino’s Pizza Stock Performance NASDAQ DPZ opened at $347.44 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $11.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.71, a PEG ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a 50 day moving average of $314.47 and a 200-day moving average of $353.06. Domino’s Pizza Inc has a 1-year low of $282.00 and a 1-year high of $477.00.
Domino’s Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, July 20th. The restaurant operator reported $4.07 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.17 by ($0.10). Domino’s Pizza had a negative return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 11.86%.The business had revenue of $1.19 billion during the quarter. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.81 earnings per share. Domino’s Pizza’s quarterly revenue was up 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts forecast that Domino’s Pizza Inc will post 18.88 earnings per share for the current year.
Domino’s Pizza Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a dividend of $1.99 per share. This represents a $7.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. Domino’s Pizza’s payout ratio is currently 45.15%.
About Domino’s Pizza (Free Report)
Domino’s Pizza, Inc (NASDAQ: DPZ) is a global pizza delivery and carryout chain founded in 1960 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company specializes in a broad range of hand‐crafted pizzas, including hand-tossed, thin crust and specialty offerings, alongside side items such as chicken wings, sandwiches, pasta, desserts and beverages. Domino’s has built its brand on convenience and speed, leveraging proprietary ordering platforms and its Domino’s Tracker system to provide real-time status updates from order placement through delivery.
Operating predominantly under a franchise model, Domino’s has more than 17,000 stores worldwide, with approximately 95% of outlets owned and operated by independent franchisees.
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Altimmune zahájila nábor pacientů do fáze 3 studie PERFORMA s pemvidutidem u pacientů s MASH. Studie má ověřit zlepšení fibrózy, ústup MASH a klinické výsledky.
Global registrational study designed to evaluate pemvidutide on fibrosis improvement, MASH resolution, and clinical outcomes
Initiation marks advancement of Altimmune's lead program into late-stage development following positive IMPACT Phase 2b data
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALT), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on serious liver diseases, today announced that the company has begun enrolling patients in the PERFORMA Phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of pemvidutide in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Pemvidutide is an investigational balanced glucagon/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist also in development for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD).
The PERFORMA trial is a global, Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy, safety, and clinical outcomes of pemvidutide in MASH patients with moderate to advanced fibrosis. PERFORMA is Altimmune's registrational study for pemvidutide in MASH and will assess the effects of treatment on fibrosis improvement and MASH resolution as well as clinical outcomes. The trial follows positive findings from the IMPACT Phase 2b study and incorporates feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European regulatory agencies. The 52-week data readout from the trial is anticipated in 2029.
"The body of evidence, including favorable safety and tolerability, generated from the IMPACT Phase 2 trial supports the potential of pemvidutide as we advance into the PERFORMA Phase 3 trial," said Christophe Arbet-Engels, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Altimmune. "With the balanced one-to-one glucagon/GLP-1 receptor agonism providing direct effects on the liver, as well as metabolic benefits, pemvidutide may offer an important new treatment option for patients with MASH and serious liver diseases. We look forward to evaluating pemvidutide in a registrational setting."
“Initiating the PERFORMA Phase 3 trial is a key milestone for Altimmune and for the advancement of MASH treatment. We’re building momentum across our pemvidutide program in multiple indications, including the recently announced positive RECLAIM Phase 2 data in AUD. We remain focused on pemvidutide’s potential differentiation as we advance our franchise,” said Jerry Durso, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Altimmune. “In just three months, we moved from securing funding for PERFORMA to initiating the trial, reinforcing Altimmune’s commitment to execute with speed and efficiency.”
In the IMPACT Phase 2b study, pemvidutide demonstrated statistically significant MASH resolution rates, improvements in non-invasive measures of fibrosis and liver health, meaningful weight loss, and a generally favorable tolerability profile. The FDA granted Fast Track Designation and Breakthrough Therapy Designation to pemvidutide for the treatment of MASH.
MASH affects millions of individuals worldwide and is a leading cause of liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, liver transplantation, and liver-related mortality. More than 80% of patients with MASH are overweight or obese, highlighting the importance of therapies that address both liver disease and underlying metabolic dysfunction.
“MASH is a complex disease, and as clinicians, we need therapies that can effectively address both liver disease and the broader metabolic dysfunction that contributes to long-term health risks,” said Naim Alkhouri, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Summit Clinical Research and a principal investigator of the PERFORMA trial. “The initiation of PERFORMA is exciting because it will allow us to evaluate whether the broad improvements observed with pemvidutide in earlier studies can translate into meaningful outcomes for a larger population of patients with MASH.”
About the PERFORMA Phase 3 Study
The PERFORMA trial is a global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group Phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of pemvidutide in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and confirmed moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (F2–F3). The study is an event-driven study with an interim analysis to support the accelerated approval. The study includes two parallel cohorts; Cohort 1 will enroll approximately 990 patients and is designed to support the accelerated approval pathway based on a biopsy-assessed primary efficacy endpoint of MASH resolution and/or fibrosis improvement at 52 weeks. A second cohort will enroll approximately 800 patients with fibrosis as evidenced through non-invasive tests (NITs) to add to the safety dataset. The study incorporates a simple, 1- or 2- step monthly dose titration from 1.2mg to the 1.8mg or 2.4mg trial doses, respectively, to further improve tolerability. The PERFORMA trial will integrate the FDA-qualified AIM-MASH AI Assist tool to help standardize histological assessment of liver biopsy samples. Both cohorts will support the final regulatory approval which will be based on liver-related events at ~60 months.
About Pemvidutide
Pemvidutide is a novel, investigational peptide with balanced 1:1 glucagon/GLP-1 dual receptor agonist activity that has an effect on reducing liver fat, inflammation, and fibrosis, in development for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), alcohol use disorder (AUD), and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). The activation of glucagon receptors results in direct effects on the liver, while GLP-1 receptors mediate metabolic effects such as appetite suppression and weight loss and are involved in pathways related to craving and reward.
The FDA granted Fast Track designations to pemvidutide for the treatment of MASH and AUD, as well as Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MASH. In December 2025, the Company announced topline 48-week data from the IMPACT Phase 2b trial in MASH. In July 2026, the Company announced topline results from the RECLAIM Phase 2 trial in AUD. The RESTORE trial in ALD was initiated in July 2025, and enrollment completion is expected in the third quarter 2026. The PERFORMA Phase 3 trial, a global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of pemvidutide in patients with MASH was initiated in August 2026.
About Altimmune
Altimmune is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for patients with serious liver diseases. The Company’s lead candidate, pemvidutide, is a unique dual-action investigational therapy targeting both glucagon and GLP-1 receptors in a balanced 1:1 ratio in development for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), alcohol use disorder (AUD), and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). For more information, please visit www.altimmune.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release has been prepared by Altimmune, Inc. ("we," "us," "our," "Altimmune" or the "Company") and includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to future financial or business performance, conditions, plans, prospects, trends, or strategies and other financial and business matters, including without limitation, the timing of key milestones for our clinical assets, the performance of our drug candidates in ongoing and future clinical trials including the RECLAIM trial, the ongoing RESTORE trial and PERFORMA trial, evaluating pemvidutide in patients with MASH, AUD and ALD, the potential benefits of Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy Designations and the prospects for regulatory approval, commercializing, market size, market potential, competitive landscape, or selling any product or drug candidates. In addition, when or if used in this presentation, the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential”, “suggest” and similar expressions and their variants, as they relate to the Company may identify forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements or historical experience include risks and uncertainties, including risks such as delays in regulatory review, manufacturing and supply chain interruptions, access to clinical sites, enrollment, adverse effects on healthcare systems and disruption of the global economy; patient baseline characteristics which may vary and impact the success of future trials; the reliability of the results of studies relating to human safety and possible adverse effects resulting from the administration of the Company’s product candidates; the Company’s ability to manufacture clinical trial materials on the timelines anticipated; whether the FDA will agree with the Company's proposed development and regulatory strategy for pemvidutide in AUD, including following any End-of-Phase 2 meeting; the risk that results from the RECLAIM trial may not be predictive of results in the RESTORE trial, the PERFORMA trial, or any other future or larger clinical trial; the Company's need for substantial additional capital to complete development of pemvidutide, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; competition from other companies developing treatments for MASH, AUD and ALD; and the success of future product advancements, including the success of current and future clinical trials. Further information on the factors and risks that could affect the Company's business, financial conditions and results of operations are contained in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly report on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov.
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Vice President, Investor Relations [email protected]
Oklo má 18GW backlog, z něhož je zhruba 93 % spojených s datovými centry pro AI, takže bez boomu AI by jeho růstový příběh výrazně oslabil. Firma přitom letos nevykázala žádné tržby a obchoduje se za zhruba 127násobek forward sales.
It's a gut-wrenching feeling when a stock you're bullish on suddenly tanks. It's downright terrifying when the forces that were supposed to lift that stock higher all seem to vanish at once.
With that in mind, let's run a scenario on Oklo (OKLO -5.50%). Could this early-stage developer of advanced nuclear reactors, which has tanked about 80% since last October, survive without an AI boom?
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What could happen to Oklo if AI demand disappoints? On the one hand, Oklo could survive without an AI boom. On the other hand, its bull case would not.
A quick glance at Oklo's project pipeline would suffice to illustrate what I mean. Its 18-gigawatt (GW) backlog is anchored by two major agreements: Switch's, up to 12 GW, and Meta's, up to 1.2 GW. If we throw in Equinix's at 500 megawatts (MW), then about 93% of Oklo's backlog is associated with AI data centers.
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None of these are binding agreements. An AI bust, by implication, could easily leave this non-diversified pipeline looking like a creek-bed in a dry spell.
In such a scenario, revenue growth from non-AI-related demand would be much harder to scale. Think about it like this. A single hyperscaler can absorb hundreds or thousands of megawatts (MW) of electricity, which requires a dozen or so of Oklo's 75-MW powerhouses to match it. If multiple data centers belong to the same operator, such as Equinix or Switch, then Oklo could potentially secure hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars in annual revenue through one relationship. As you can imagine, a few of these commercial partnerships could open the throttle on Oklo's growth.
If all our AI hopes and dreams flop, Oklo's fast-fission reactors could still attract clients, like chemical factories, military camps, and utilities. But none of these would likely need more than one or a few of Oklo's 75-MW powerhouses. The opportunity would be there, but it wouldn't be as big as the needs of a data center.
A bright spot, and a caveat That said, one non-AI bright spot for Oklo right now is its isotope business.
These special materials are used in cancer treatment and diagnostic imaging, among other things, and global supply is very constrained. Oklo's subsidiary, Atomic Alchemy, was recently granted a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license for isotope material, which basically means it can start selling recovered and prepared materials from its Idaho laboratory. The larger point: Oklo could soon have a source of revenue that's not tied to AI, one that might even arrive before its first powerhouse begins generating electricity.
Still, even with a thriving radioisotope business, Oklo needs the opportunity from AI to justify its current valuation. It carries a market cap above $7 billion, which is mid-cap territory, yet it generated zero revenue in 2025.
When measured against Wall Street's revenue estimates, the valuation looks even more absurd. Two fiscal years from now, projected revenue is about $55 million, which means Oklo stock trades at about 127 times forward sales. That leaves absolutely no room for an AI bust, not even a small one.
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To get back to the question at hand: No, Oklo would not be an attractive buy if AI turns out to be a bust.
Without hyperscale customers, Oklo's order book would evaporate, and it would need to have binding agreements with industrial and defense clients to restore even a modicum of confidence. Likewise, radioisotopes are an exciting side venture, but if they turn into Oklo's main sale, the business's total addressable market (TAM) will shrink meaningfully.
Like other energy stocks connected to AI, Oklo needs the technology to justify its valuation. That tenuous relationship is why this stock will tank on any negative AI news -- and why investors with a weak stomach for volatility should probably stay away from it for now.
Circle v premarketu klesla o 6 % po snížení ratingu od Morgan Stanley na Underweight; banka čeká pomalejší růst USDC. TD Cowen naopak zahájila pokrytí s doporučením Buy.
Shares of Circle Internet Group fell sharply in premarket trading on Monday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stablecoin issuer, while TD Cowen initiated coverage with a bullish rating, highlighting a growing divide on Wall Street over the company's long-term prospects.
Circle stock declined 6% to $58.81 in premarket trading following the contrasting analyst calls.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin traded 0.64% lower over the past 24 hours at $62,625.
Morgan Stanley cut its rating on Circle to Underweight from Equal Weight and slashed its price target to $38 from $106, while TD Cowen began coverage with a Buy rating and an $82 price target, implying significant upside from current levels.
Morgan Stanley's downgrade was driven by expectations that the circulation of USDC, Circle's dollar-pegged stablecoin, will grow more slowly than previously anticipated.
The brokerage reduced its forecasts for USDC circulation in 2027 and 2028 by 33% and 44%, respectively, challenging Circle's target of achieving average annual growth of 40% across market cycles.
"USDC has effectively not grown" since the third quarter of last year, analysts noted.
The brokerage added that broader adoption has yet to materialize as "utility beyond remittances and stablecoin-linked card spending has yet to gain meaningful traction."
Morgan Stanley argued that while payment companies including Mastercard and Stripe have increasingly embraced stablecoin technology, practical adoption remains limited.
Citing McKinsey data, the brokerage said stablecoin transaction volume reached about $35 trillion in 2025, but only around $390 billion represented identifiable real-world payments.
Analysts added that payment activity remains concentrated in cross-border business transactions, remittances and stablecoin-linked card spending.
"Stablecoin activity remains overwhelmingly skewed toward crypto trading and transfer activity rather than payments. McKinsey estimates roughly $35 trillion of adjusted volume, of which only $390 billion represents identifiable payments (which will still think may be optimistic), or roughly 0.5% of unadjusted activity and about 1% of adjusted activity," Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette wrote.
He added, "While there are real and growing use cases in cross-border B2B and consumer remittances (including stablecoin-linked card spending) that are driving transaction velocity, they have not yet demonstrated the ability to create the durable balances or recurring transaction economics needed to offset pressure on Circle's reserve-income model."
TD Cowen took a more optimistic view, launching coverage with a Buy rating and an $82 price target.
The brokerage said, "We see a compelling combination of attractive growth + diversification via USDC circulation, rapidly growing high-margin fee-based revenues & Arc optionality and think the Street underestimates the evolution into a platform player."
Analyst Bryan Bergin believes Circle's business is expanding beyond stablecoin issuance into a broader financial infrastructure platform that covers payments, treasury services, tokenized real-world assets, interoperability, and developer services.
Bergin also described Circle as "an attractive vehicle for investors seeking exposure to the institutionalization of stablecoins and the modernization of global financial infrastructure."
Analysts remain divided on CircleCircle shares have struggled throughout 2026, falling 21% year to date compared with a 9.4% gain for the broader market. Bitcoin has declined 28% over the same period.
The stock has also faced pressure from uncertainty surrounding the proposed Clarity Act, legislation intended to establish a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry.
Analyst opinion remains closely split.
According to LSEG data, 16 of the 30 analysts covering Circle rate the stock Hold or Sell, while the remaining 14 recommend Buy or Strong Buy.
The contrasting views underscore differing expectations for the pace of stablecoin adoption, the future growth of USDC and Circle's ability to evolve into a broader financial infrastructure platform as the regulatory landscape continues to develop.
TeraWulf uzavřel s Anthropic 20letou smlouvu na zhruba 401 MW kapacity pro AI, která má přinést asi 19 miliard USD smluvních výnosů. První zařízení mají začít fungovat koncem roku 2027.
Bitcoin (BTC -0.66%) mining revenue can rise or fall with Bitcoin prices, competition from other miners, and electricity costs. TeraWulf (WULF -0.90%) is trying to reduce revenue volatility by leasing data center infrastructure to artificial intelligence (AI) customers.
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TeraWulf recently signed a 20-year agreement to provide Anthropic with roughly 401 megawatts of AI computing capacity. The lease is expected to generate approximately $19 billion of contracted revenue, with the first facilities scheduled to begin operating in late 2027.
However, with TeraWulf stock up nearly 242% in the past year (as of July 31), investors must determine how much of that opportunity is already reflected in the share price.
Why Bitcoin miners are turning to AI Bitcoin-mining machines cannot be converted into AI servers. The real opportunity lies in the power infrastructure some miners already control, including land, grid interconnections, substations, electrical systems, and cooling equipment.
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Bitcoin miners that already control land, grid connections, and substations may be able to deliver AI capacity faster than developers starting from scratch. But only a few can make the shift, because AI data centers need highly reliable power, advanced cooling, fast networking, and substantial financing.
TeraWulf is already making progress. The company's 60 megawatts of operating AI and high-performance computing (HPC) capacity generated $21 million of lease revenue in the first quarter, compared with $13 million from Bitcoin mining. HPC leasing accounted for about 62% of total revenue.
TeraWulf's opportunity can increase expenses The Anthropic lease is expected to generate about $19 billion over its initial 20-year term, averaging $950 million annually. However, this is not current revenue or profit. Anthropic will begin paying rent only as TeraWulf delivers each phase. Additionally, construction, operating, and financing costs will reduce the amount ultimately available to shareholders.
TeraWulf must spend heavily on construction before it can collect rent from Anthropic. The company has not yet disclosed the project's total cost or full financing plan. TeraWulf exited the first quarter with $5.3 billion in debt.
It has already used stock sales to help fund its expansion. An April common stock offering and other share issuances increased its share count from 425.1 million on March 31 to 495.5 million on May 5. Hence, while further stock sales could fund construction, they could also dilute existing shareholders.
Is WULF still worth buying? TeraWulf's market capitalization was around $8.75 billion as of July 31. Hence, investors are already valuing the company at almost 9.2 times the Anthropic lease's simple average annual revenue, even before including the remaining construction capital.
While the valuation and execution risks cannot be ignored, TeraWulf's strengths include a 20-year contract with Anthropic, direct ownership of the infrastructure, and an AI-hosting business that is already generating revenue.
TeraWulf appears to be a higher-risk, higher-reward stock that is best kept as a small position. The key question is how the company will fund the Anthropic campus. Affordable project financing would support the investment case, while another large stock sale could dilute existing shareholders.
Seagate ve 4. čtvrtletí zvýšil tržby o 48 % meziročně a výrazně posílil důvěru v poptávku po datových úložištích. To je příznivé i pro Western Digital před výsledky 5. srpna.
Storage and memory stocks had experienced pullbacks amid broad macroeconomic jitters and valuation concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) hardware trades. Then came Seagate Technology (STX +0.52%) with a strong fourth-quarter, beat-and-raise performance, lifting the stock by more than $100 between its close on July 28, when it announced earnings, and its close on July 30.
Because Seagate and Western Digital (WDC +2.21%) operate as a tight duopoly in the high-capacity, hard disk drive (HDD) market, Seagate's performance offers clear visibility into the underlying health of the data storage industry and Western Digital's own performance.
That's good news for investors in Western Digital, which reports its Q4 results on Aug. 5. Its shares rose 15% between the stock's close on July 28 and its close on July 30. Here are three reasons why Western Digital's stock could jump higher after it reports earnings, and one reason it won't:
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Seagate blew past analysts' consensus estimates Seagate reported a 48% year-over-year Q4 revenue surge, driven primarily by cloud data centers and hyperscalers purchasing high-capacity nearline drives for AI workloads. Management noted that customers are securing capacity commitments well into future years. This directly dispels recent market concerns about a potential slowdown in AI infrastructure spending, confirming that hyperscaler demand for mass-capacity storage remains exceptionally robust, a trend that directly benefits Western Digital's enterprise HDD division.
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Western is forecasting Q4 revenue of $3.65 billion, representing a year-over-year gain of 36.5%. It also said it expects non-GAAP gross margin of 51.5%, up 1,020 basis points from the same quarter a year ago, and non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $3.25, up 95.8%, year over year. If it can reach or exceed those numbers, investors will buy rather than sell on the news.
The stock is still off its 52-week highs While Western Digital is trading at slightly more than 31 times trailing earnings, it's actually not that high considering that Seagate's valuation is nearly double that level. Western, despite its recent share run-up, is still trading at a discount to its 52-week high of $799.87, showing there's still plenty of room for the stock to climb.
Seagate's fiscal 2027 Q1 earnings guidance of $4.1 billion, give or take $100 million, and non-GAAP EPS of $7.10 to $7.50, help to reset investor confidence across the entire data storage sector. This rally elevates baseline expectations and provides a favorable tailwind for Western Digital. It's important to note that concerns about high AI spending haven't prevented hyperscalers from buying data storage HDDs from Western Digital and Seagate.
Accelerating free cash flow and capital returns Western Digital's operational execution is generating substantial cash, as evidenced by nearly $1 billion in free cash flow in the fiscal third quarter. This strong cash profile reinforces financial strength, supports ongoing capital returns such as cash dividends, and gives management the flexibility to continue paying down debt. Strong cash-flow growth frequently acts as a primary trigger for institutional investors to rerate a stock post-earnings.
One reason to worry: A high bar has been set The primary risk facing Western Digital heading into the earnings announcement is that much of the optimism may already be priced into the stock. Shares have experienced a substantial rally leading into late July, setting an exceptionally high bar for performance.
If Q4 results merely meet expectations rather than significantly exceeding them, or if management provides conservative forward guidance due to broader macroeconomic uncertainties or cyclical risks in the consumer storage market, investors could seize the opportunity to take profits, leading to a pullback despite solid core numbers.
Swarmer oznámil strategické partnerství s Oak Grove Technologies, které spojí jeho autonomní software s platformou Chimera pro potřeby amerických speciálních sil. Integrace byla otestována při přibližně 100 testovacích letech ve východní Evropě.
Swarmer’s battle-tested software has been integrated aboard Oak Grove’s Chimera UAVs and tested extensively during recent test flights in Eastern Europe August 03, 2026 08:00 ET | Source: Swarmer
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swarmer, Inc (Nasdaq: SWMR) ("Swarmer" or the "Company"), a drone autonomy software company whose technology has supported more than 100,000 real-world combat missions in Ukraine since April 2024, today announced a strategic partnership with Oak Grove Technologies (OGT) to combine Swarmer’s advanced autonomous software with OGT’s proven unmanned aerial systems to deliver next-generation capabilities for U.S. defense, training and national security missions.
As part of this collaboration, OGT became the first U.S.-based company to integrate Swarmer's autonomous software into its Chimera unmanned aircraft platform. Integration, testing and operational fielding were completed in late 2025 in Eastern Europe across a wide range of weather conditions and mission profiles. Approximately 100 test flights validated Swarmer’s autonomous capabilities designed to support elite U.S. Special Operations Forces across all military branches.
"Partnering with Swarmer is an important step for OGT and the customers we serve," said Mark Gross, Chief Executive Officer of OGT. "Integrating Swarmer’s technology into our Chimera platform and putting it through its paces alongside elite SOF operators has given us valuable real-world insight. Just as importantly, it creates new opportunities to train warfighters with the autonomous capabilities that are urgently needed in current and future operations."
The partnership builds on OGT's expertise in ultra-realistic training environments and operational support, extending beyond technology integration to provide warfighters with opportunities to train on autonomous systems under realistic mission conditions. By combining the Chimera platform with Swarmer's advanced autonomy, OGT is expanding its ability to support force modernization through hands-on training, experimentation and operational evaluation that prepares SOF units for the evolving battlefield.
"Swarmer’s technology has been deployed in more than 100,000 missions under the most arduous conditions – actual combat operations,” said Alex Fink, President and U.S. Chief Executive Officer of Swarmer. “The volume of data collected from these real-world missions in Ukraine has given us a compounding advantage that simply can’t be replicated in labs or test ranges. Working with OGT has enabled us to further validate our battle-tested software on their proven U.S. platform, ensuring SOF operators have access to intelligent autonomous capabilities that are ready to be deployed swiftly when it’s needed the most."
Following the initial integration and validation effort, the integrated Chimera systems remained overseas to support continued testing, operator evaluation and training. In early 2026, the test units were returned to OGT's headquarters in the U.S., enabling both companies to incorporate valuable operational feedback to support future mission and training requirements.
OGT and Swarmer are committed to accelerating innovation in autonomous systems by delivering scalable, mission-ready solutions that enhance operational readiness, advance realistic training and strengthen mission effectiveness for the U.S. Department of War, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, our allied partners and the broader defense community.
About Oak Grove Technologies
Oak Grove Technologies (OGT) is a veteran-owned defense contractor providing mission support, advanced training, emerging technology integration, and unmanned systems solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies, and allied partners. Through innovation and operational excellence, OGT delivers capabilities that improve readiness and mission success. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, OGT also owns and operates a state-of-the-art Test & Training Center in Hoffman, North Carolina, providing a realistic environment for advanced training, technology experimentation, and operational testing that prepares warfighters for today's complex mission environments. www.oakgrovetech.com
About Swarmer
Swarmer™ (Nasdaq: SWMR) is a defense technology company that specializes in vendor-agnostic software which allows one operator to intuitively control hundreds of autonomous platforms in real time. Swarmer’s primary mission areas include autonomous swarm coordination, integration of multi-domain unmanned systems and AI-powered autonomy software for distributed operations. Swarmer is not a drone manufacturer and does not depend on any single platform, supplier or hardware lifecycle. Instead, Swarmer operates at the intelligence layer, developing autonomy, coordination and decision-making software that enables large numbers of low-cost unmanned systems to operate collectively as one coherent, resilient force. Swarmer’s technology has been rigorously validated in real-world kinetic environments and was first deployed in combat operations in Ukraine in April 2024. Since then, it has completed more than 100,000 combat missions, generating terabytes of proprietary data that informs its machine-learning models and enables the replication of advanced pilot performance at scale. Swarmer’s routine use in combat missions generates continuous streams of telemetry, sensor data and operational feedback which are then used to refine performance, increase resilience and accelerate learning. Swarmer has headquarters in Austin, Texas, and maintains operations and teams in Ukraine, Poland and Estonia. For more information, visit www.getswarmer.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the expected value, timing, scope, performance and benefits of Swarmer’s contract with Oak Grove Technologies (OGT); the potential exercise of contract options or software upgrades; the integration, testing, validation and deployment of Swarmer’s software with Chimera or other third-party unmanned systems; the expected performance of Swarmer’s software in operational environments; the use of telemetry, sensor data and operational feedback to improve Swarmer’s software and models; Swarmer’s product roadmap, commercialization plans, customer adoption, market opportunity, growth strategy and defense technology strategy; and any other statements using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “designed,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would” or similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and beliefs and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the risk that contract options, upgrades or additional license allocations may not be exercised, funded or performed; the risk that expected contract value, revenue recognition, timing of delivery or customer acceptance may differ from current expectations; risks associated with integrating Swarmer software with third-party hardware, software, sensors, communications systems and unmanned platforms; technical, operational, cybersecurity, safety, testing, validation and field-performance risks; risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence, autonomy software, operational data, telemetry and sensor data; risks related to government, defense and international procurement processes; risks related to operating in or supporting customers in active conflict zones, including Ukraine; geopolitical, sanctions, export-control, defense-trade-control and other regulatory risks; risks related to working through foreign subsidiaries and international partners; reliance on partners, suppliers, customers and government stakeholders; competition in the defense technology sector; and the risk that the collaboration may not produce the anticipated operational, commercial, technical or strategic benefits.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Swarmer undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Additional risks and uncertainties are described in Swarmer’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the caption “Risk Factors” in Swarmer’s registration statement and other filings filed with or furnished to the SEC.
Apple vykázal nejlepší třetí čtvrtletí za pět let, tržby vzrostly o 16,4 % díky 21,7% růstu prodejů iPhonu. Akcie však po výsledcích klesly o 7,4 % a firma ztratila 426 miliard USD tržní hodnoty za dva dny.
Apple (AAPL -7.35%) just reported its best third quarter in five years.
Net sales grew 16.4% year over year, largely thanks to a 21.7% increase in iPhone sales and an 18.1% overall increase in product sales. It marked the first Q3 since fiscal 2021 when products outpaced services growth.
But despite the strong results, Apple fell 7.4% on July 31 -- losing $426 billion in market cap in just two days. Here's what Wall Street didn't like about Apple's results, and if the tech stock is a good buy now.
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Products take the spotlight Demand for Apple's products surged during the pandemic as consumers shifted spending toward discretionary goods rather than services or experiences. But as you can see in the table, Apple's Q3 product sales went practically nowhere for years -- that is, until the jump we just saw in Q3 fiscal 2026.
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$13.16
$17.49
$19.6
$21.21
$24.21
$27.42
$30.74
Data source: Apple.
By comparison, services have been consistently growing in the double digits. Services include cloud storage via iCloud, Apple Card, Apple Pay, and digital subscriptions such as Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple One, and more.
Services have been an excellent, high-margin category for Apple and a way to increase the stickiness of its integrated ecosystem. But at the end of the day, Apple still relies on product sales. And seeing product sales jump is a clear signal that Apple is entering a new upgrade cycle.
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Apple's "100-year flood" In June, Apple raised prices on Mac, iPad, Apple TV, HomePod, and Vision Pro due to surging memory chip costs. Tim Cook addressed the reason for these price increases on the July 30 earnings call:
On the pricing front, we reluctantly raised prices, I would say. We did it because we're in what I would characterize as a 100-year flood on the memory pricing, with exponential increases in memory prices.
Some investors may be fearing that price increases are pulling forward demand for existing Apple product inventory ahead of the annual September new iPhone 18 Pro release. And the other risk is that consumers, who are already dealing with inflationary pressures from higher living costs -- such as food, gas, and shelter -- may resist higher product prices.
Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers asked Apple management on the July 30 earnings call whether it was seeing a pull-forward in demand from the consumer, enterprise, or education markets, and if that's factoring into Apple's outlook. To which Tim Cook responded:
You're talking about on iPhone, I assume, in general. We've been running at this 22% growth rate for the last while. For this cycle has been a 22% increase year to date. It's not obvious, I would say. It's not obvious in the data that what you're asking is true. Obviously, we've now had to increase prices on iPad and Mac, the price elasticity there, it's just too early to come to a definitive conclusion of what happens there.
The 22% Cook is referring to is Apple's iPhone revenue for the nine months ended June 27, 2026 -- which is up 22.4% -- roughly matching the three months ended June 27, 2026 year-over-year growth rate of 21.7%. So while Cook isn't dismissing the notion that demand is being pulled forward, it's also clear that the latest quarter more so matches trends Apple was already seeing this fiscal year in the quarters before it announced price increases in June.
That being said, Apple's weak guidance of just 9% to 11% year-over-year net sales growth for fourth quarter fiscal 2026 seems to indicate that some demand could have been pulled forward. Or, at the very least, Apple is cautious about consumer demand heading into the iPhone 18 Pro launch in September, followed by its hottest quarter of the year, which tends to be the first quarter of Apple's fiscal year (the quarter ending in late December).
Alleviating cost pressures Apple's rising costs is argubaly an even bigger concern than its weak revenue guidance. On the July 30 earnings call, Apple noted that the primary bottleneck is getting the microchips needed to handle the processing, graphics, and artificial intelligence (AI) functions on its devices. But because demand was better than expected, Apple's supply chain is arguably even more constrained now than it was before, which could lead to margin pressure.
Cook said the following on the July 30 earnings call:
The supply chain just has less flexibility in it than normal. We've been pulling supply ahead. At some point, there's a limit to that.
Arguably, the biggest near-term risk for Apple is that it would have to absorb much of these higher costs because it has already raised prices and consumers are spread thin. But one way to counteract some of that pressure is to make new product purchases more affordable.
Apple's new leasing program, facilitated by Klarna, will cost as little as $17.99 per month. Buy now, pay later options, paired with multi-year service contracts that carriers already offer, can help reduce price increases and drum up demand for upcoming products, such as a foldable iPhone, smart glasses, and an AI-powered pendant.
Granted, these programs are a form of leverage on consumer balance sheets. And too much reliance on buy now, pay later is a red flag for the broader economy. But it's a smart move by Apple to navigate a difficult period in its supply chain while protecting its margins.
Apple's investment thesis remains intact Even after its sell-off, Apple is far from a cheap stock at 35.3 times earnings. However, the growth stock remains a good buy for investors who believe Apple can overcome its supply chain challenges and capitalize on AI without drastically increasing capital expenditures (capex).
AI tools will operate on Apple's devices. So Apple doesn't need to spend boatloads of capex developing its own AI models. Rather, it can cater to user preferences by offering a suite of options and collecting fees in the process. So AI will fuel a product upgrade cycle and new product development. And when paired with double-digit services growth and stock buybacks, Apple's earnings will accelerate, justifying its premium valuation.
There are plenty of other AI stocks with greater growth potential than Apple. But Apple benefits from AI while still generating gobs of free cash flow, making it arguably one of the most well-rounded AI stocks to buy now.
Riversgold posunul Northern Zone k těžbě po udělení těžební licence M25/389 na počátečních 21 let. Vrtné práce zároveň potvrdily až 71 g/t zlata v jednom metru.
Riversgold Ltd (ASX:RGL, FRA:RGV, OTC:RVSGF) advanced its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie toward development during the June 2026 quarter, securing key tenure, progressing mine permitting studies and continuing to expand the shallow gold footprint through drilling.
The company’s most significant milestone was the grant of mining lease M25/389 for an initial 21-year term shortly after quarter-end, strengthening the development pathway for the project, 25 kilometres east-southeast of the Kalgoorlie Super Pit.
Riversgold also increased the broader Kalgoorlie Gold Project area by 20% through the acquisition of granted tenement P25/2850, taking the total footprint to 10.2 square kilometres.
Northern Zone development studies progress Work continued on the Mine Development and Closure Plan (MDCP), which was around 60% complete and remained on schedule for submission to the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration.
Supporting studies returned encouraging outcomes, with geotechnical work concluding that proposed waste dump and pit designs demonstrated high factors of safety.
Hydrogeological investigations identified an average water table depth of about 37 metres and low site permeability, indicating groundwater inflows were unlikely to pose a material operational or geotechnical risk.
Soil and waste characterisation also found that rock material was predominantly non-acid forming and had substantial acid-neutralising capacity, suggesting minimal risk of acid mine drainage.
The company was finalising fauna, flora and vegetation reports ahead of planned site clearance and Native Vegetation Clearing Permit applications.
Drilling expands shallow gold footprint Ongoing drilling at Northern Zone continued to test and validate the broader mineralisation model, including the area between the central saddle and eastern mineralised zone.
Recent results included individual one-metre assays of up to 71 g/t gold, reinforcing the potential for shallow mineralisation within the tonalite-trondhjemite intrusion hosting the project.
Under Riversgold’s agreement with MEGA Resources, MEGA will fund 100% of Northern Zone’s development and mining costs, including haulage, road maintenance and processing. Any resulting profit will be split equally between MEGA and the project owners.
Canadian sampling delivers strong multi-element results At the Saint John copper-gold-silver-antimony project in New Brunswick, earn-in partner A.I.S. Resources continued geological mapping, prospecting and rock-chip sampling ahead of drilling.
Preliminary results included six samples above 1% copper, two Lepreau samples above 5 g/t gold, four samples above 100 g/t silver and six samples exceeding 500 ppm antimony.
The combined geological, sampling and geophysical datasets will be used to define an upcoming drilling program, with a local drilling contractor already secured.
Next steps Riversgold will focus on completing and submitting the Northern Zone MDCP and clearing permit applications while advancing the project toward mining.
Further drilling is required to define the limits of the gold mineralisation, while ongoing sampling at Saint John will support final drill-target selection.
The company ended the quarter with A$1.21 million in cash after spending approximately A$641,000 on exploration and evaluation activities.
First Graphene uzavřela se společností Sixth Element Material Technology dohodu o distribuci PureGRAPH® CEM v Číně až do objemu 500 tun. Firma to označila za největší obchodní příležitost ve své historii.
First Graphene Ltd (ASX:FGR, OTCQB:FGPHF) expanded its international commercial footprint during the June 2026 quarter, securing immediate revenue from newly acquired US assets and opening a potentially substantial route into China’s cement and concrete market.
The advanced materials company completed three strategic asset acquisitions during the period, received its first orders from customers previously supplied by MITO Materials Inc and signed an agreement targeting PureGRAPH® CEM sales of up to 500 tonnes in China.
First Graphene also reported combined quarterly income of about A$135,000, comprising around A$103,000 in graphene sales and A$32,000 from development and grant-funded programs.
For the full financial year, the company expects revenue to increase by 13%, while annual operating cash burn declined by 12% to approximately A$2.39 million.
US acquisition delivers immediate revenue A central feature of the quarter was First Graphene’s acquisition of assets from US-based MITO Materials, which provided access to established customers, manufacturing opportunities and four product lines serving the luxury sporting equipment market.
The company has already received its first purchase orders from Parlor Skis and Le Croix fishing rods, indicating that customers intend to continue commercial relationships previously established under the MITO brand.
Former MITO chief executive Haley Marie Keith has joined First Graphene as vice president of business development and will lead efforts to increase product awareness and pursue commercial opportunities across the United States.
The acquisition forms part of First Graphene’s broader strategy to target high-value markets where acquired technologies and customer relationships can accelerate the commercial adoption of graphene-enhanced materials.
It also strengthens the company’s position in the US defence and aerospace sectors, where lightweight, durable and high-performance composite materials represent a potential market for PureGRAPH® products.
First Graphene has submitted an application to the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to supply graphene products for defence-related aerospace composite projects.
The company's new US presence, combined with Keith’s local industry experience, provided an improved platform from which to pursue opportunities in the country’s large defence market.
Following the opening of its own commercial channels in the US through the MITO acquisition, First Graphene has ceased its previous distribution arrangements with NeoGraf.
Geotextile assets open new industrial markets First Graphene also completed the acquisition of assets from Australian materials businesses Ionic Industries Inc and Imagine Intelligent Materials during the quarter.
The transaction provides a direct pathway into the geotextiles market, with potential applications across mining, agriculture, waste management and construction.
Geotextiles are used in applications including separation, filtration, reinforcement, protection and drainage, creating opportunities for graphene-enhanced coatings and materials designed to improve durability or performance.
During the first 90 days following completion, First Graphene intends to focus on relocating and establishing Ionic’s coating line and assessing associated manufacturing opportunities.
The acquired assets are aligned with the company’s existing coatings strategy and could support the development of new commercial products for infrastructure and industrial customers.
Together, the MITO, Ionic and Imagine Intelligent Materials transactions represent a deliberate expansion beyond First Graphene’s established graphene manufacturing operations into downstream products, customer relationships and application-specific technologies.
China agreement targets world’s largest cement market First Graphene reached what it described as a significant commercial milestone by signing a memorandum of understanding with Sixth Element Material Technology to distribute PureGRAPH® CEM in China.
The agreement gives the company a route into the world’s largest cement and concrete market, which produces more than 2.3 billion tonnes annually.
Under the proposed pathway, sales of PureGRAPH® CEM would be increased to 500 tonnes. Reaching that level could trigger the establishment of a local manufacturing plant through either a joint venture or licensing agreement.
First Graphene described the Sixth Element agreement as the largest commercial opportunity in the company’s history, providing potential access to a cement and concrete market valued at more than US$50 billion.
The company’s proposition is based on the ability of PureGRAPH® CEM to reduce the volume of cement required in concrete products while maintaining strength and performance.
This could be particularly relevant in China, where cement production accounts for a substantial share of national carbon emissions and the construction industry is under pressure to reduce its environmental impact.
The agreement follows commercial-scale work completed in the United Kingdom with FP McCann, the country’s largest precast concrete manufacturer and supplier.
More than 10,000 graphene-enhanced roof tiles were produced during a five-month project using 40 tonnes of PureGRAPH®-enhanced cement supplied by First Graphene partner Breedon Group.
The project achieved a cradle-to-gate carbon emissions reduction of up to 14%, while reducing the amount of cement needed by as much as 8% without compromising product strength or performance.
First Graphene believes these results demonstrate that graphene-enhanced cement can provide a commercially practical lower-emission option for the construction industry.
The successful UK program has also generated interest from other international markets examining the potential use of the company’s PureGRAPH® product range.
Distribution agreement expands regional reach First Graphene strengthened its Australian and New Zealand sales network during the quarter by updating its long-standing distribution agreement with Bisley.
The revised agreement gives Bisley broader exclusive access to PureGRAPH® products for the cement and concrete markets across both countries.
Bisley’s market development activities have already helped introduce First Graphene’s products into construction materials, coatings, lubricants, oil and gas drilling and cementing, composites, rubber and plastics.
The partnership is also examining emerging applications in paper manufacturing.
Bisley has worked with government research organisations and universities on graphene-enabled defence technologies and next-generation advanced materials, providing another potential channel into higher-value applications.
As part of the expanded agreement, the companies will collaborate on the technical development, market introduction and commercial rollout of a new range of graphene liquid additives.
These products are undergoing market evaluation and customer trials, with a commercial launch planned for the second half of calendar 2026.
Bisley will also distribute additional graphene and graphene oxide technologies acquired through the MITO and Ionic transactions.
Financial position supports commercial rollout First Graphene recorded customer receipts of A$109,000 during the June quarter and used A$734,000 in operating activities.
Investing cash outflow totalled A$363,000, primarily reflecting A$351,000 allocated to other non-current assets, while financing activities used A$46,000.
The company ended the period with A$2.87 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared with A$4.01 million at the beginning of the quarter.
Based on its June-quarter operating expenditure, First Graphene estimated it had funding available for 3.9 quarters of operations.
The company had no loan facilities, credit standby arrangements or other financing facilities drawn at the end of the period.
Next steps First Graphene’s immediate priorities include integrating its newly acquired US and Australian assets, relocating and commissioning Ionic’s coating line and converting inherited customer relationships into recurring revenue.
The company will also work with Sixth Element to build PureGRAPH® CEM sales in China toward the 500-tonne threshold that could support local manufacturing through a joint venture or licensing structure.
In Australia and New Zealand, First Graphene and Bisley are preparing for the planned second-half 2026 commercial release of the company’s new graphene liquid additive portfolio.
Further opportunities may emerge from the DARPA application and the company’s broader push into defence and aerospace composites, supported by its expanded US presence and acquired product capabilities.
About First Graphene First Graphene is an advanced materials company focused on the development and commercial supply of graphitic materials and product formulations.
Its principal target markets include cement and concrete, composites and plastics, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers, and energy storage.
The company’s PureGRAPH® graphene products are designed to enhance material performance and potentially reduce emissions through lower material usage, reduced manufacturing energy requirements or longer product life.
First Graphene operates its primary manufacturing facility at Henderson, Western Australia, and maintains a UK presence through First Graphene UK Ltd in Manchester’s innovation district.
Glenmede Trust Co. NA grew its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 3.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 265,992 shares of the social networking company’s stock after buying an additional 9,687 shares during the quarter. Meta Platforms accounts for approximately 0.7% of Glenmede Trust Co. NA’s portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest holding. Glenmede Trust Co. NA’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $152,182,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in Meta Platforms by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 199,995,630 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $132,015,115,000 after acquiring an additional 7,269,279 shares during the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co lifted its position in Meta Platforms by 76,587.7% in the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 105,292,277 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $69,502,379,000 after purchasing an additional 105,154,977 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its position in Meta Platforms by 5.1% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 90,841,345 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $59,963,463,000 after purchasing an additional 4,395,763 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 52,806,712 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $34,734,628,000 after purchasing an additional 878,396 shares during the period. Finally, Capital World Investors boosted its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 39,558,637 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $26,112,735,000 after purchasing an additional 310,947 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.91% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity In other news, COO Javier Olivan sold 837 shares of Meta Platforms stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $607.85, for a total transaction of $508,770.45. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 6,290 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,823,376.50. The trade was a 11.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Robert M. Kimmitt sold 500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $607.75, for a total transaction of $303,875.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,443 shares in the company, valued at $2,092,483.25. This represents a 12.68% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 37,770 shares of company stock valued at $23,034,051. Corporate insiders own 13.53% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several brokerages recently commented on META. KeyCorp decreased their target price on shares of Meta Platforms from $790.00 to $780.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Scotiabank reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $600.00 price target on shares of Meta Platforms in a research report on Thursday. Mizuho set a $750.00 price target on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Thursday. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Meta Platforms in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, DA Davidson lowered their price objective on shares of Meta Platforms from $850.00 to $700.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-six have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Meta Platforms currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $789.95.
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Key Meta Platforms News Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:
Positive Sentiment: Meta’s core advertising business remains strong. Second-quarter revenue increased 28% year over year to $60.8 billion, while ad impressions, pricing, engagement and AI-powered recommendation tools continued to improve. Advantage+ advertising reportedly reached a $75 billion annualized run rate. Meta: Buy The AI Spending Panic Positive Sentiment: Several analysts and investment commentators view the selloff as an opportunity, arguing that Meta’s advertising engine can fund its AI investments and that AI is already improving ad performance, personalization and user engagement. Meta also highlighted potential enterprise AI products, personal AI agents and new applications. Buy Meta’s Earnings Drop Positive Sentiment: Despite reductions, major firms retained bullish ratings and price targets, including UBS at $715, Baird at $750, Cantor Fitzgerald at $680 and Rosenblatt at $883. The targets imply substantial long-term upside if Meta converts AI spending into monetization. Meta Given New Price Target at Baird Neutral Sentiment: The earnings miss was partly affected by approximately $2.4 billion in legal charges and $1.2 billion in severance costs. Excluding these items, supporters argue that underlying profitability was healthier, but reported margins still declined. Negative Sentiment: Meta reported $6.18 in quarterly EPS, below expectations near $7.19, while free cash flow fell to only $784 million from $31.9 billion in operating cash flow as AI data-center capital expenditures surged. Investors remain unconvinced that the spending will generate adequate returns soon. Tech’s AI Buildout Has Ballooning Price Tag Negative Sentiment: Future AI-related lease obligations reached $279 billion, increasing concerns about balance-sheet commitments and execution risk. Additional legal and regulatory pressure includes a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging that social-media companies harmed minors, plus an Indian police case involving Meta’s India chief over Facebook posts depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meta’s AI Splurge Lays Bare Its Compute Conundrum Meta Platforms Price Performance Shares of Meta Platforms stock opened at $556.71 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.23, a current ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The company has a market cap of $1.41 trillion, a PE ratio of 20.97, a P/E/G ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.25. The business has a 50 day moving average of $601.16 and a 200 day moving average of $622.84. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52 week low of $520.26 and a 52 week high of $796.25.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The social networking company reported $6.18 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.19 by ($1.01). The business had revenue of $60.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $60.22 billion. Meta Platforms had a return on equity of 33.18% and a net margin of 29.83%.The business’s revenue was up 28.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $7.14 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 28.99 earnings per share for the current year.
Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were given a $0.525 dividend. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. Meta Platforms’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 7.91%.
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Meta Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ: META), formerly Facebook, Inc, is a global technology company best known for building social networking services and immersive computing platforms. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company operates a family of consumer-facing products and services that connect users, creators and businesses. In October 2021 the company rebranded as Meta to reflect an expanded strategic focus on augmented and virtual reality technologies alongside its social media businesses.
Meta’s core consumer products include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and community building across mobile and desktop devices.
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BYD v červenci zvýšila globální prodej o 21,8 % na 419 211 vozů a exporty osobních aut a pickupů vyskočily o 124,3 % na 179 841 kusů. To zvyšuje tlak na Teslu v Evropě a dalších zahraničních trzích.
The headline number in BYD's July sales, announced over the weekend, is not the one that should worry Tesla.
BYD, the Chinese carmaker that overtook Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) as the world's largest seller of battery-electric vehicles last year, lifted global sales 21.8% to 419,211 vehicles, a third straight month of growth.
The figure that matters to Elon Musk's company sits underneath it. Overseas shipments of passenger vehicles and pickups jumped 124.3% to 179,841 units, meaning exports, not the Chinese home market, are now driving BYD's expansion.
That distinction is the whole story, because exports are precisely where BYD and Tesla collide.
A fight on Tesla's turf
BYD sells almost nothing in the United States, where Chinese cars are effectively barred, so its export drive is aimed at Europe and other international markets.
Those are the same markets where Tesla has been bleeding share, with its sales in Europe and China eroded by the rise of Chinese rivals over the past two years.
Tesla's global appeal has long rested on its geographic spread, the argument that it is less exposed than BYD to any single country's policies.
BYD is now systematically dismantling that advantage by building factories in Hungary, Turkey and Thailand and raising its overseas sales target for the year.
Every European buyer BYD wins is a buyer Tesla is increasingly unlikely to reach, and the July numbers show the pipeline filling fast.
Why BYD is pushing so hard abroad
The export blitz is not simply ambition; it is compensation. BYD's domestic sales have softened after China scrapped the tax exemption that once made new electric cars cheaper, cooling the market it dominates.
Rather than accept flat volumes, BYD has redirected capacity outward, using technology showcases such as its high-power flash charging demonstrations to build credibility in new markets before scaling up.
The result is a company that has turned a home-market wobble into an international offensive, and the offensive is landing.
For Tesla, a rival forced abroad by domestic pressure is more dangerous than a complacent one, because it arrives hungry and heavily supplied.
Tesla's shrinking core
The timing is awkward for a company whose car business is already under strain.
Tesla's annual deliveries fell around 9% in 2025, a second consecutive yearly decline, and it lost the global electric-vehicle crown to BYD in the process.
The two now trade the quarterly lead, with Tesla reclaiming it early in 2026 only because BYD stumbled at home, before BYD surged back ahead in the second quarter by more than 70,000 vehicles.
BYD's export recovery threatens to make that lead permanent rather than seasonal.
The deeper problem is that Tesla's response to a maturing car market has been to look away from it.
Musk has pivoted the company's story towards artificial intelligence, robotaxis and humanoid robots, pitching Tesla as a technology firm rather than a carmaker.
That narrative has propped up the share price, but it does nothing to defend the European and international volumes that BYD is now hunting.
The squeeze
What BYD's July figures really expose is a divergence in direction. BYD is doubling down on the business of building and selling cars faster and cheaper across more countries, while Tesla is quietly retreating from that contest towards an autonomous future it has yet to deliver.
If robotaxis arrive on schedule and at scale, Tesla's inattention to raw volume may look visionary.
If they do not, the company will have surrendered the export markets that fund everything else to a competitor that never stopped fighting for them.
For now, the message from BYD's numbers is blunt: the global car war is being fought hardest in exactly the places Tesla has chosen to defend least.
Decker Wealth Management LLC v prvním čtvrtletí otevřela novou pozici v Amazonu: koupila 33 074 akcií za zhruba 6,888 milionu USD. Amazon zároveň oznámil zisk na akcii 5,75 USD a tržby 200,61 miliardy USD, což překonalo odhady.
Decker Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN – Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 33,074 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock, valued at approximately $6,888,000. Amazon.com comprises approximately 1.6% of Decker Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest position.
Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of AMZN. MilWealth Group LLC raised its stake in Amazon.com by 79.0% during the fourth quarter. MilWealth Group LLC now owns 179 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the period. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new stake in shares of Amazon.com in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $45,000. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership increased its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 900.0% during the 4th quarter. Elkhorn Partners Limited Partnership now owns 200 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 95.6% during the 4th quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 221 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $51,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Amazon.com by 87.7% during the 4th quarter. Prudent Man Investment Management Inc. now owns 229 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $53,000 after buying an additional 107 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.20% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research firms recently commented on AMZN. HSBC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $310.00 price objective on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Friday. Truist Financial lifted their target price on Amazon.com from $320.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Arete Research upped their price target on Amazon.com from $301.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $320.00 price target (up from $300.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group set a $335.00 price objective on Amazon.com and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Fifty-six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Amazon.com currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $322.56.
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Insider Activity at Amazon.com In other news, VP Shelley Reynolds sold 2,363 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $262.38, for a total transaction of $620,003.94. Following the sale, the vice president owned 119,780 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $31,427,876.40. This represents a 1.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP David Zapolsky sold 9,270 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $268.53, for a total transaction of $2,489,273.10. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 41,190 shares in the company, valued at $11,060,750.70. This represents a 18.37% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 76,867 shares of company stock worth $20,253,702 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 8.90% of the company’s stock.
Amazon.com Stock Performance AMZN opened at $271.58 on Monday. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 52 week low of $196.00 and a 52 week high of $278.56. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $245.70 and a 200-day simple moving average of $236.15. The firm has a market cap of $2.92 trillion, a P/E ratio of 21.85, a P/E/G ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.45. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23.
Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The e-commerce giant reported $5.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.82 by $3.93. The business had revenue of $200.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $197.03 billion. Amazon.com had a return on equity of 18.00% and a net margin of 17.44%.The company’s revenue was up 19.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.68 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts expect that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 7.84 earnings per share for the current year.
More Amazon.com News Here are the key news stories impacting Amazon.com this week:
Positive Sentiment: Amazon reported record quarterly sales of $200.6 billion, up nearly 20% year over year, while earnings per share of $5.75 significantly exceeded the $1.82 consensus estimate. Operating income rose 43% to $27.5 billion. Amazon second-quarter results Positive Sentiment: AWS revenue accelerated 37% to $42.2 billion—its fastest growth in 18 quarters—beating expectations as enterprise AI demand strengthened. The result helped ease concerns that Amazon’s massive AI infrastructure investments would not produce adequate returns. Amazon AWS growth Positive Sentiment: Advertising revenue climbed 26% to approximately $19.8 billion, while stronger e-commerce activity and robotics-supported fulfillment added to the broad-based quarterly beat. Positive Sentiment: Multiple firms raised their price targets following the results, including JPMorgan to $365, Benchmark to $400, Truist to $350, and RBC to $330. Analysts cited accelerating AWS growth, AI monetization and margin potential. Amazon analyst price targets Positive Sentiment: Amazon completed the remaining $35 billion of its planned OpenAI investment, bringing its total commitment to $50 billion. The partnership could support future AWS demand, although it also increases capital commitments. Amazon OpenAI investment Neutral Sentiment: Amazon raised its 2026 capital-spending outlook to $220 billion to expand AI and cloud capacity. Management sees demand extending into 2028, but the scale of spending will keep free cash flow and funding requirements under scrutiny. Neutral Sentiment: The company expects third-quarter revenue of $197 billion to $202 billion, below the roughly $204.6 billion analyst consensus, creating a potential near-term headwind despite the strong quarter. Negative Sentiment: Amazon faces consumer lawsuits alleging misleading seafood sustainability claims and the sale of protein powder allegedly contaminated with heavy metals. The cases could create legal, reputational and compliance costs, though their financial impact is currently unclear. Amazon consumer lawsuit Amazon.com Profile (Free Report)
Amazon.com, Inc is a diversified technology and retail company best known for its e-commerce marketplace and broad portfolio of consumer and enterprise services. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company launched as an online bookseller and expanded into a global retail platform that sells products directly to consumers and provides a marketplace for third-party sellers. Over time Amazon has grown beyond retail into areas including cloud computing, digital media, devices and logistics.
Key businesses and offerings include Amazon’s online marketplace and fulfillment services, the Amazon Prime membership program (which bundles expedited shipping with streaming and other benefits), Amazon Web Services (AWS) which supplies on-demand cloud computing and storage to businesses and public-sector customers, and a range of content and advertising services such as Prime Video and Amazon Advertising.
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SummaryAmazon (AMZN) earns a Buy rating, with fair value estimated at $320, reflecting AWS-driven operating income growth and improving retail margins. AWS revenue surged 37% to $42.2B, operating margin expanded to 39.4%, and backlog reached $496B, supporting multi-year growth visibility. Capital intensity remains a risk; free cash flow is negative and debt has doubled, but management projects strong operating income growth through 2026. Failure points include AWS growth below 25%, margin compression, or retail/advertising underperformance, which could materially weaken the investment thesis. Yuriy T/iStock Editorial via Getty Images
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FAS Wealth Partners zvýšila ve 1. čtvrtletí podíl v Boeingu o 37,3 % na 20 230 akcií v hodnotě 4,03 milionu USD. Boeing zároveň oznámil čtvrtletní EPS -0,76 USD při tržbách 24,56 miliardy USD.
FAS Wealth Partners Inc. boosted its stake in shares of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA – Free Report) by 37.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 20,230 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,501 shares during the period. FAS Wealth Partners Inc.’s holdings in Boeing were worth $4,026,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Boeing during the fourth quarter worth about $201,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Boeing by 16.5% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,529 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $320,000 after buying an additional 217 shares during the period. AXA S.A. raised its position in shares of Boeing by 1,225.7% in the 2nd quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 34,655 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $7,261,000 after buying an additional 32,041 shares in the last quarter. Ieq Capital LLC raised its position in shares of Boeing by 243.8% in the 2nd quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 33,485 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $7,016,000 after buying an additional 23,746 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of Boeing by 4.2% during the 2nd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 1,334,451 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $279,608,000 after acquiring an additional 53,736 shares during the period. 64.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Boeing Price Performance BA stock opened at $216.64 on Monday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $219.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $223.81. The stock has a market cap of $171.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 93.78 and a beta of 1.21. The Boeing Company has a 1 year low of $176.77 and a 1 year high of $254.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.77, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.33.
Boeing (NYSE:BA – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The aircraft producer reported ($0.76) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.34) by ($0.42). Boeing had a net margin of 2.41% and a negative return on equity of 346.82%. The company had revenue of $24.56 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.26 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned ($1.24) EPS. Boeing’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.0% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that The Boeing Company will post -0.81 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms recently issued reports on BA. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $275.00 price target on shares of Boeing in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Btg Pactual set a $260.00 target price on Boeing in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Boeing from $270.00 to $290.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Tigress Financial lifted their price target on Boeing from $290.00 to $295.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price target on Boeing from $256.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, May 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $264.11.
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Insider Activity at Boeing In other news, Director Bradley D. Tilden acquired 1,370 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were bought at an average price of $218.50 per share, with a total value of $299,345.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 1,370 shares in the company, valued at $299,345. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.10% of the company’s stock.
Boeing News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Boeing this week:
Positive Sentiment: Boeing’s commercial-airplane recovery remains the key catalyst. Reports indicate accelerating deliveries, with the company targeting as many as 600 commercial aircraft in 2026 and forecasting $1 billion to $3 billion in cash flow. Stronger deliveries could improve liquidity and help convert backlog into earnings and free cash flow. Boeing’s Delivery Pace Is Finally Accelerating Boeing’s recovery momentum surges with $24.6B revenue in Q2 Positive Sentiment: Boeing has offered a new contract to roughly 17,000 commercial-airplane engineers and technical workers, and union negotiators have endorsed the proposal. A successful agreement could reduce the risk of another labor disruption affecting production and deliveries. Boeing sends contract offer to engineers union Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its Boeing price target to $290, signaling greater confidence in the recovery outlook, although target changes are analyst opinions rather than guarantees. JPMorgan boosts Boeing price target Neutral Sentiment: Coverage portrays Boeing as rebuilding customer and investor trust after years of safety and execution problems. The longer-term opportunity is significant, but the company still must demonstrate sustained profitability and operational consistency. The return of Boeing, and the long road to restore their reputation Neutral Sentiment: RBC lowered its Boeing price target to $265, contrasting with JPMorgan’s increase and highlighting disagreement among analysts about the pace and reliability of the turnaround. RBC lowers Boeing price target Negative Sentiment: A Government Accountability Office report found that Boeing’s $21 billion B-52 modernization program is already experiencing cost increases and schedule delays. Further overruns could pressure margins and raise concerns about execution in Boeing’s defense business. Boeing’s $21 billion B-52 upgrade faces cost overruns Negative Sentiment: WestJet has begun parking Boeing 737 aircraft while negotiations with flight attendants remain unresolved. A strike or other labor disruption could temporarily reduce aircraft utilization and delay deliveries or related revenue, adding to Boeing’s broader labor and production risks. WestJet starts parking Boeing 737 jets About Boeing (Free Report)
Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense systems, and space and security technologies. Founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, the company today operates as an integrated aerospace and defense contractor with a global customer base. Boeing relocated its corporate headquarters to Arlington, Virginia in 2022 and maintains extensive engineering, manufacturing and service operations across the United States and around the world.
Boeing’s principal lines of business include Commercial Airplanes, which produces and supports a range of jetliners used by airlines globally; Defense, Space & Security, which develops military aircraft, rotorcraft, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, satellites, and launch and missile systems; and Boeing Global Services, which provides aftermarket maintenance, training, spare parts, digital analytics and logistics support.
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Barometer Capital Management Inc. grew its position in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 35.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 35,500 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 9,300 shares during the period. NVIDIA comprises 2.5% of Barometer Capital Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest holding. Barometer Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $6,191,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new position in shares of NVIDIA during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Longview Financial Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of NVIDIA in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 47.9% in the second quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 207 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Spurstone Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NVIDIA in the second quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC acquired a new position in NVIDIA during the fourth quarter worth $44,000. 65.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Ratings Changes Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. Citigroup initiated coverage on NVIDIA in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Citic Securities boosted their target price on shares of NVIDIA from $242.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $315.00 price target (up from $265.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and set a $275.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $275.00 target price (up from $250.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $304.26.
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NVIDIA Stock Performance NASDAQ:NVDA opened at $200.75 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 3.44, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The company has a market capitalization of $4.86 trillion, a P/E ratio of 30.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 2.23. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $205.41 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $196.20. NVIDIA Corporation has a twelve month low of $164.07 and a twelve month high of $236.54.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $81.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.42 billion. NVIDIA had a net margin of 62.97% and a return on equity of 96.94%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 85.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.81 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts expect that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
NVIDIA Increases Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. This is an increase from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. NVIDIA’s payout ratio is presently 15.31%.
NVIDIA declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, May 20th that permits the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the computer hardware maker to buy up to 1.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.
Key Stories Impacting NVIDIA Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:
Positive Sentiment: Amazon supports demand outlook: Amazon raised its capital-expenditure forecast and downplayed competition between its custom AI chips and NVIDIA’s processors. The update reassured investors that hyperscaler spending remains a significant growth driver for NVIDIA. Nvidia Stock Rises. Thank Amazon. Positive Sentiment: Additional large-scale chip demand: Chinese AI company Moonshot reportedly has an Alibaba computing agreement involving approximately 20,000 NVIDIA chips. Although the arrangement is indirect, it highlights continued demand for NVIDIA’s accelerators across AI platforms. Moonshot has Nvidia chip cluster from Alibaba computing deal Positive Sentiment: Sector-wide investor support: Semiconductor ETFs attracted substantial new money as chip stocks rallied following strong technology earnings, providing a favorable backdrop for NVIDIA. Analysts also remain broadly bullish, with reported median price targets well above the current trading level and positive earnings-estimate revisions. Semiconductor ETFs Draw Cash This Week as Chip Stocks Rally Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings catalyst: NVIDIA will report fiscal second-quarter 2027 results on August 26. Investors will focus on revenue growth, forward guidance and whether hyperscaler AI spending is translating into sustained orders. The company’s latest reported quarter showed $81.6 billion in revenue, up 85% year over year, and earnings above consensus. Negative Sentiment: Financing concerns remain: Investors continue to debate whether AI infrastructure expansion relies too heavily on leveraged or “circular” financing arrangements. Credit-market hedging activity and discussion of a potential financing backstop tied to an OpenAI data-center project could limit valuation expansion. NVIDIA Stock Is Still Up, But $250 Billion AI Risk Has Spooked The Debt Market Negative Sentiment: Bearish positioning and selling: Investor Michael Burry reportedly expanded bearish bets against NVIDIA, while recent insider and institutional selling adds a secondary source of caution. These transactions do not necessarily indicate deteriorating fundamentals but may contribute to volatility. Insider Activity at NVIDIA In other NVIDIA news, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total transaction of $186,000,450.00. Following the sale, the director owned 5,207,271 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,094,412,146.07. This represents a 14.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total value of $3,343,815.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 116,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,053,803.55. The trade was a 11.77% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock valued at $410,583,015. 3.94% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
About NVIDIA (Free Report)
NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.
The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.
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Bellwether Advisors LLC lowered its stake in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 52.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 18,019 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after selling 20,057 shares during the period. Bellwether Advisors LLC’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $3,143,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. bought a new stake in NVIDIA in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Longview Financial Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of NVIDIA in the first quarter valued at $27,000. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC grew its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 47.9% in the second quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 207 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Spurstone Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in NVIDIA in the second quarter worth $40,000. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC purchased a new stake in NVIDIA during the fourth quarter valued at $44,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.27% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $265.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Raymond James Financial restated a “strong-buy” rating and set a $330.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $270.00 to $285.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Daiwa Securities Group boosted their price objective on NVIDIA from $215.00 to $255.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Seaport Research Partners upped their price objective on NVIDIA from $140.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, NVIDIA has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $304.26.
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NVIDIA Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ NVDA opened at $200.75 on Monday. NVIDIA Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $164.07 and a fifty-two week high of $236.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a current ratio of 3.44. The company has a market cap of $4.86 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.74, a PEG ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 2.23. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $205.41 and its 200-day moving average price is $196.20.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.11. NVIDIA had a return on equity of 96.94% and a net margin of 62.97%.The company had revenue of $81.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.42 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.81 EPS. NVIDIA’s quarterly revenue was up 85.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 earnings per share for the current year.
NVIDIA Increases Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were paid a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. This is a boost from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. NVIDIA’s payout ratio is 15.31%.
NVIDIA declared that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Wednesday, May 20th that permits the company to buyback $80.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the computer hardware maker to reacquire up to 1.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.
Insider Buying and Selling In other news, Director John Dabiri sold 625 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $214.00, for a total transaction of $133,750.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 14,163 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,030,882. This trade represents a 4.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total value of $186,000,450.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 5,207,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,094,412,146.07. The trade was a 14.53% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock valued at $410,583,015 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 3.94% of the company’s stock.
More NVIDIA News Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:
Positive Sentiment: Amazon supports demand outlook: Amazon raised its capital-expenditure forecast and downplayed competition between its custom AI chips and NVIDIA’s processors. The update reassured investors that hyperscaler spending remains a significant growth driver for NVIDIA. Nvidia Stock Rises. Thank Amazon. Positive Sentiment: Additional large-scale chip demand: Chinese AI company Moonshot reportedly has an Alibaba computing agreement involving approximately 20,000 NVIDIA chips. Although the arrangement is indirect, it highlights continued demand for NVIDIA’s accelerators across AI platforms. Moonshot has Nvidia chip cluster from Alibaba computing deal Positive Sentiment: Sector-wide investor support: Semiconductor ETFs attracted substantial new money as chip stocks rallied following strong technology earnings, providing a favorable backdrop for NVIDIA. Analysts also remain broadly bullish, with reported median price targets well above the current trading level and positive earnings-estimate revisions. Semiconductor ETFs Draw Cash This Week as Chip Stocks Rally Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings catalyst: NVIDIA will report fiscal second-quarter 2027 results on August 26. Investors will focus on revenue growth, forward guidance and whether hyperscaler AI spending is translating into sustained orders. The company’s latest reported quarter showed $81.6 billion in revenue, up 85% year over year, and earnings above consensus. Negative Sentiment: Financing concerns remain: Investors continue to debate whether AI infrastructure expansion relies too heavily on leveraged or “circular” financing arrangements. Credit-market hedging activity and discussion of a potential financing backstop tied to an OpenAI data-center project could limit valuation expansion. NVIDIA Stock Is Still Up, But $250 Billion AI Risk Has Spooked The Debt Market Negative Sentiment: Bearish positioning and selling: Investor Michael Burry reportedly expanded bearish bets against NVIDIA, while recent insider and institutional selling adds a secondary source of caution. These transactions do not necessarily indicate deteriorating fundamentals but may contribute to volatility. About NVIDIA (Free Report)
NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.
The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.
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CacheTech Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 10.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 51,649 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,009 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA comprises 1.7% of CacheTech Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest holding. CacheTech Inc.’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $9,008,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. bought a new position in shares of NVIDIA during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Longview Financial Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of NVIDIA during the first quarter valued at about $27,000. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC increased its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 47.9% in the second quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 207 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Spurstone Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NVIDIA in the second quarter worth about $40,000. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NVIDIA in the fourth quarter worth about $44,000. 65.27% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities analysts have weighed in on NVDA shares. New Street Research cut their price target on NVIDIA from $343.00 to $340.00 in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $315.00 target price (up from $265.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price (up from $275.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Thursday, May 21st. China Renaissance began coverage on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Friday, June 5th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $319.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $280.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $304.26.
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NVIDIA Price Performance NVIDIA stock opened at $200.75 on Monday. NVIDIA Corporation has a 12-month low of $164.07 and a 12-month high of $236.54. The company has a current ratio of 3.44, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $205.41 and a 200-day moving average price of $196.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.86 trillion, a PE ratio of 30.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 2.23.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $81.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $78.42 billion. NVIDIA had a net margin of 62.97% and a return on equity of 96.94%. The firm’s revenue was up 85.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.81 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 EPS for the current year.
NVIDIA Increases Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. This is a positive change from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 15.31%.
NVIDIA announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, May 20th that authorizes the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the computer hardware maker to repurchase up to 1.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
Insider Transactions at NVIDIA In other NVIDIA news, Director John Dabiri sold 625 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $214.00, for a total value of $133,750.00. Following the sale, the director owned 14,163 shares in the company, valued at $3,030,882. This trade represents a 4.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total value of $3,343,815.00. Following the sale, the director owned 116,135 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,053,803.55. This trade represents a 11.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock worth $410,583,015. 3.94% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Key NVIDIA News Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:
Positive Sentiment: Amazon supports demand outlook: Amazon raised its capital-expenditure forecast and downplayed competition between its custom AI chips and NVIDIA’s processors. The update reassured investors that hyperscaler spending remains a significant growth driver for NVIDIA. Nvidia Stock Rises. Thank Amazon. Positive Sentiment: Additional large-scale chip demand: Chinese AI company Moonshot reportedly has an Alibaba computing agreement involving approximately 20,000 NVIDIA chips. Although the arrangement is indirect, it highlights continued demand for NVIDIA’s accelerators across AI platforms. Moonshot has Nvidia chip cluster from Alibaba computing deal Positive Sentiment: Sector-wide investor support: Semiconductor ETFs attracted substantial new money as chip stocks rallied following strong technology earnings, providing a favorable backdrop for NVIDIA. Analysts also remain broadly bullish, with reported median price targets well above the current trading level and positive earnings-estimate revisions. Semiconductor ETFs Draw Cash This Week as Chip Stocks Rally Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings catalyst: NVIDIA will report fiscal second-quarter 2027 results on August 26. Investors will focus on revenue growth, forward guidance and whether hyperscaler AI spending is translating into sustained orders. The company’s latest reported quarter showed $81.6 billion in revenue, up 85% year over year, and earnings above consensus. Negative Sentiment: Financing concerns remain: Investors continue to debate whether AI infrastructure expansion relies too heavily on leveraged or “circular” financing arrangements. Credit-market hedging activity and discussion of a potential financing backstop tied to an OpenAI data-center project could limit valuation expansion. NVIDIA Stock Is Still Up, But $250 Billion AI Risk Has Spooked The Debt Market Negative Sentiment: Bearish positioning and selling: Investor Michael Burry reportedly expanded bearish bets against NVIDIA, while recent insider and institutional selling adds a secondary source of caution. These transactions do not necessarily indicate deteriorating fundamentals but may contribute to volatility. About NVIDIA (Free Report)
NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.
The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.
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Insider společnosti Visa Tullier Kelly Mahon prodal 57 272 akcií za 20,9 milionu USD. Po transakci mu zůstalo 49 662 akcií, což představuje pokles podílu o 53,56 %.
Visa Inc. (NYSE:V – Get Free Report) insider Tullier Kelly Mahon sold 57,272 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $364.97, for a total value of $20,902,561.84. Following the sale, the insider owned 49,662 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,125,140.14. This represents a 53.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.
Visa Stock Performance Visa stock opened at $366.33 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $657.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 0.74. Visa Inc. has a 12 month low of $293.89 and a 12 month high of $373.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.99. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $341.12 and its 200-day moving average is $325.66.
Visa (NYSE:V – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The credit-card processor reported $3.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.23 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $11.63 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.40 billion. Visa had a return on equity of 67.68% and a net margin of 50.78%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.98 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Visa Inc. will post 13.12 earnings per share for the current year.
Visa declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, April 28th that allows the company to buyback $20.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the credit-card processor to purchase up to 3.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
Visa Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be given a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 11th. Visa’s payout ratio is 22.79%.
Institutional Trading of Visa Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Visa during the fourth quarter worth approximately $5,877,738,000. Cardano Risk Management B.V. increased its stake in shares of Visa by 867.6% in the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 8,213,610 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock worth $2,880,595,000 after buying an additional 7,364,762 shares during the last quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in Visa by 29,706.3% in the first quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 7,332,947 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $2,216,310,000 after acquiring an additional 7,308,345 shares in the last quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP raised its holdings in Visa by 12,497.1% in the fourth quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 3,378,039 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $1,184,712,000 after acquiring an additional 3,351,223 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in Visa by 48.2% during the 4th quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 6,508,089 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $2,282,472,000 after acquiring an additional 2,116,463 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.15% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Visa Here are the key news stories impacting Visa this week:
Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings continue to support the stock. Visa reported fiscal third-quarter EPS of $3.32, above the $3.23 consensus, while revenue reached $11.63 billion, up 14.4% year over year and ahead of expectations. The results reinforce confidence in payment-volume growth and Visa’s high-margin business model. Visa Trading Up Following Better-Than-Expected Earnings Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “Overweight” rating, while BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan and Robert W. Baird forecast additional price appreciation. One fair-value estimate rose from $398.83 to $411.63, reflecting optimism about payment volumes, value-added services and potential stablecoin-related products. Visa Stock Sees Modest Fair Value Lift Positive Sentiment: Restructuring could improve efficiency. Visa plans to eliminate roughly 2,600 jobs, or about 7% of its workforce, as artificial intelligence and other technology reshape operations. Although the cuts may create near-term charges, investors could view lower long-term costs and greater productivity favorably. Visa Layoffs Will Cut 7 Percent of Its Workforce Neutral Sentiment: Competitive developments bear watching. X Money launched with a Visa debit card, peer-to-peer transfers and 3% cashback, potentially generating transaction activity for Visa while also intensifying competition in digital payments and consumer wallets. Elon Musk Aims at Venmo With One Bold Perk Negative Sentiment: Job cuts may raise execution and sentiment concerns. The scale of the layoffs highlights Visa’s efforts to adapt to AI-driven changes and could unsettle employees or investors if restructuring disrupts growth initiatives. Visa Slashes Thousands of Jobs in Efficiency Push Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities analysts have recently commented on V shares. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $440.00 target price (up from $400.00) on shares of Visa in a research note on Wednesday. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and set a $427.00 price target (up from $410.00) on shares of Visa in a research report on Wednesday. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on shares of Visa from $412.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $450.00 price target on shares of Visa in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Barclays began coverage on Visa in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $420.00 price objective on the stock. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and twenty-four have given a Buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $411.77.
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Visa Inc is a global payments technology company that facilitates electronic funds transfers and digital commerce by connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions and governments. The firm operates one of the world’s largest payment networks, providing processing, authorization, clearing and settlement services for credit, debit and prepaid card transactions. Visa’s network-based model enables partner banks and other issuers to offer branded payment products while Visa focuses on the infrastructure, standards and technologies that move money securely and efficiently around the world.
Visa’s product and service portfolio includes card-based payment products for consumers and businesses, real-time push-payment capabilities, tokenization and authentication services, fraud and risk-management tools, data analytics and APIs for fintech and merchant integration.
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Visa koupí poskytovatele zpravodajství o podvodech BioCatch za 2,4 miliardy USD v hotovosti, aby posílila svou nabídku v oblasti kybernetické bezpečnosti, prevence podvodů a bezpečnosti.
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CompaniesAug 3 (Reuters) - Visa (V.N), opens new tab said on Monday it would buy fraud intelligence provider BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash, as the card giant looks to beef up its cybersecurity offerings.
The company said the deal would further bolster its existing cyber, fraud, risk and security offerings and enable it to help clients better protect themselves.
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"Account takeovers and scams cost the global economy over $1 trillion annually and AI is enabling these attacks at unprecedented scale," said Andrew Torre, president of value-added services, Visa.
"BioCatch will help our clients stop fraud before it reaches the point of payment."
The transaction is expected to close by the end of Visa's fiscal second quarter of 2027.
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First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services ve 1. čtvrtletí snížila podíl ve společnosti Walmart o 14,7 % na 83 957 akcií. Hodnota pozice byla 10,434 milionu USD.
First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services trimmed its stake in shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 14.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 83,957 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 14,471 shares during the quarter. Walmart accounts for about 2.3% of First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services’ holdings, making the stock its 11th largest position. First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services’ holdings in Walmart were worth $10,434,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the first quarter valued at about $29,000. Entrust Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 57.4% in the fourth quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 288 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares during the period. Clayton Financial Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Walmart by 193.0% in the fourth quarter. Clayton Financial Group LLC now owns 293 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 193 shares during the period. Finally, Sankala Group LLC purchased a new position in Walmart during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts recently weighed in on WMT shares. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Walmart from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Friday. Guggenheim raised their price target on shares of Walmart from $120.00 to $137.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 13th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Walmart from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price target on shares of Walmart from $147.00 to $146.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, KeyCorp reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Walmart currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $138.56.
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Walmart Stock Performance Shares of Walmart stock opened at $111.20 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.23. Walmart Inc. has a 1 year low of $95.42 and a 1 year high of $135.15. The firm has a market cap of $884.94 billion, a PE ratio of 39.02, a PEG ratio of 4.15 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $115.17 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $121.96.
Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.66. The firm had revenue of $177.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 3.13% and a return on equity of 21.25%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.61 EPS. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. Analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Walmart In other Walmart news, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total transaction of $1,435,203.96. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 125,067 shares in the company, valued at $14,985,527.94. This trade represents a 8.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 3,775 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $109.64, for a total value of $413,891.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 630,009 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $69,074,186.76. The trade was a 0.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 67,729 shares of company stock valued at $8,124,931. 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses.
The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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First Trust Advisors LP v 1. čtvrtletí snížila podíl v Royal Caribbean Cruises o 64,1 % a prodala 41 218 akcií. Po prodeji držela 23 111 akcií v hodnotě 6,36 milionu USD.
First Trust Advisors LP reduced its stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL – Free Report) by 64.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 23,111 shares of the company’s stock after selling 41,218 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors LP’s holdings in Royal Caribbean Cruises were worth $6,360,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Montag A & Associates Inc. raised its stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises by 184.4% during the fourth quarter. Montag A & Associates Inc. now owns 91 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new position in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. bought a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Quattro Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in the 4th quarter worth $27,000. 87.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $376.00 to $341.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Royal Caribbean Cruises from $327.00 to $362.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $296.00 price objective on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Loop Capital started coverage on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises in a report on Monday, June 1st. They set a “hold” rating and a $304.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises from $361.00 to $388.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $350.50.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Performance Shares of RCL stock opened at $318.53 on Monday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $295.83 and its 200-day simple moving average is $289.73. The company has a market cap of $85.19 billion, a PE ratio of 19.69, a PEG ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.76. The company has a current ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a 12-month low of $232.10 and a 12-month high of $366.50.
Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $4.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.98 by $0.23. Royal Caribbean Cruises had a return on equity of 43.33% and a net margin of 23.54%.The company had revenue of $4.83 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.82 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $4.38 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Royal Caribbean Cruises has set its FY 2026 guidance at 17.730-17.870 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 6.260-6.360 EPS. Analysts expect that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will post 17.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 3rd were given a $1.50 dividend. This represents a $6.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, June 3rd. Royal Caribbean Cruises’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 37.08%.
Insider Buying and Selling In other Royal Caribbean Cruises news, CEO Michael W. Bayley sold 12,811 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $315.99, for a total transaction of $4,048,147.89. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 45,297 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,313,399.03. The trade was a 22.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 6.44% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Key Royal Caribbean Cruises News Here are the key news stories impacting Royal Caribbean Cruises this week:
Positive Sentiment: Royal Caribbean continues to benefit from resilient bookings, premium offerings and demand from higher-income travelers. Analysts argue that its focus on higher-margin guests may help offset cost pressures, while the company appears relatively insulated from weaker consumer vacation spending. Royal Caribbean: Higher Margin Guests Meet Fuel Risks, Dip Buying Opportunity Ahead Positive Sentiment: A comparison of Royal Caribbean and Carnival highlights favorable industry trends, including strong bookings, premium pricing and continued cruise demand. Royal Caribbean’s recent earnings also showed revenue growth and earnings above analyst expectations, supporting the company’s fundamental outlook. Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean: Which Cruise Stock Looks More Promising? Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target for RCL from $280 to $300 but maintained an “equal weight” rating. The revised target remains below the stock’s recent trading level, indicating limited near-term upside in the firm’s view. Morgan Stanley RCL price-target update Negative Sentiment: Freedom Capital downgraded Royal Caribbean from “strong buy” to “hold,” adding to valuation concerns after the stock’s substantial gains and contributing to selling pressure. Freedom Capital downgrade Negative Sentiment: CEO Michael W. Bayley sold 12,811 shares worth approximately $4.05 million, reducing his direct ownership by 22.05%. Although insider sales can be scheduled or diversification-related, the transaction may weigh on investor sentiment. SEC insider transaction filing Royal Caribbean Cruises Company Profile (Free Report)
Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL), operating as part of the Royal Caribbean Group, is a global cruise company that develops, markets and operates passenger cruise ships. The company operates multiple consumer-facing cruise brands that offer short- and long-duration itineraries and a range of onboard experiences. Its core activities include itineraries and voyage operations, guest services and hospitality, onboard food and beverage, entertainment and recreation programming, and the commercial activities needed to sell and support cruises through both direct and travel‑agent channels.
Royal Caribbean’s ships serve a broad set of geographies worldwide, regularly deploying vessels in the Caribbean, North America (including Alaska), Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.
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Pfizer (NYSE:PFE – Get Free Report) is projected to announce its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 4th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.68 per share and revenue of $14.3994 billion for the quarter. Pfizer has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.800-3.000 EPS. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.03. Pfizer had a return on equity of 19.44% and a net margin of 11.83%.The business had revenue of $14.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.84 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.92 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Pfizer to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.
Pfizer Price Performance Shares of PFE opened at $25.10 on Monday. Pfizer has a 52-week low of $23.11 and a 52-week high of $28.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.25. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $25.04 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $26.16. The firm has a market cap of $143.06 billion, a PE ratio of 19.16 and a beta of 0.34.
Pfizer Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a $0.43 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 24th. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.9%. Pfizer’s payout ratio is currently 131.30%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the stock. UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $27.00 price target on shares of Pfizer in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Pfizer from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. BMO Capital Markets reduced their price objective on Pfizer from $34.00 to $30.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Pfizer from $30.00 to $28.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Guggenheim lowered their target price on Pfizer from $36.00 to $35.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $28.50.
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Key Stories Impacting Pfizer Here are the key news stories impacting Pfizer this week:
Positive Sentiment: Positive Phase 3 vitiligo data: Pfizer reported that oral LITFULO significantly improved skin repigmentation in two late-stage trials for nonsegmental vitiligo. The results support planned regulatory filings and could create a new growth opportunity for the company. Reuters LITFULO vitiligo trial article Positive Sentiment: Updated COVID vaccine approved in Europe: The European Commission authorized Pfizer and BioNTech’s XFG-adapted vaccine for the 2026–2027 season across the European Union. The approval enables production and advance supply, although seasonal COVID demand remains difficult to forecast. EU approval article Positive Sentiment: Value appeal and estimates: Investor commentary highlights Pfizer’s roughly 6.8% dividend yield and inexpensive earnings valuation, while Erste Group reportedly raised its FY2027 EPS estimate. These factors may attract income and value-focused investors. Pfizer valuation article Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings focus: Analysts are watching Pfizer’s second-quarter revenue, adjusted earnings, product sales and full-year outlook. The available reports are previews rather than an announcement of actual quarterly results, so earnings remain a near-term catalyst. Pfizer Q2 earnings preview Negative Sentiment: Growth concerns remain: Pfizer’s valuation reflects investor skepticism about post-pandemic revenue, a comparatively modest growth profile and execution risks surrounding its pipeline. Its obesity-drug candidate is promising but still late-stage and faces powerful competition from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, limiting any immediate earnings benefit. Pfizer earnings preview and valuation article Institutional Investors Weigh In On Pfizer Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PFE. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Pfizer during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. purchased a new position in Pfizer during the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. purchased a new position in Pfizer during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $38,000. WFA of San Diego LLC purchased a new position in shares of Pfizer during the 2nd quarter valued at $40,000. Finally, Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Pfizer in the 4th quarter worth about $41,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.36% of the company’s stock.
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Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) is a multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart, the company researches, develops, manufactures and commercializes a broad range of medicines and vaccines for human health. Its activities span discovery research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing and global commercial distribution across multiple therapeutic areas.
Pfizer’s portfolio and pipeline cover oncology, immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, rare diseases, hospital acute care and anti-infectives, along with a substantial vaccine business.
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IBM po výsledcích za 2. čtvrtletí snížil celoroční výhled růstu tržeb na 4 % až 5 % v konstantní měně z více než 5 %. Tržby vzrostly jen o 1 % na 17,2 miliardy USD.
International Business Machines (IBM +0.86%) trades at about $224 as of this writing, roughly 33% below its 52-week high of $332.46. The slide has pushed the technology veteran's dividend yield to about 3% -- a level that tends to attract income investors' attention.
A yield is only half of a dividend's story, though. The other half is what the payments actually cost the company, and whether the underlying business produces enough cash to keep writing the checks. So, what does IBM's dividend cost?
About $6.4 billion a year. The company paid $3.2 billion of dividends in the first half of 2026 alone. At $1.69 per quarter, or $6.76 per year, the payout consumes about 60% of IBM's trailing earnings per share of a bit over $11.
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The cash behind the checks A 60% payout ratio on earnings sounds tight, and after a quarter in which the company cut its own growth outlook, it deserves a hard look. However, the coverage is sturdier than it first appears.
IBM generated $14.7 billion of free cash flow in 2025, up $2 billion from the prior year. And with its second-quarter report on July 22, management said it still expects free cash flow to increase by about $1 billion in 2026, which would put the full-year figure near $15.7 billion. Against that, a $6.4 billion dividend consumes only about 40% of the cash the business is expected to produce this year.
Of course, the year is only half over. First-half free cash flow of $4.8 billion was flat year over year, and the second quarter's $2.5 billion was down about 11%, so the roughly $1 billion of growth management projects has to arrive in the second half. It helps that IBM is not a heavy spender on plants and equipment -- net capital expenditures were just $359 million in the second quarter -- so its operating cash largely flows through to free cash flow instead of into construction.
The company has also raised its payout for 31 consecutive years, a streak management has protected through far worse stretches than this one.
However, April's increase was a single penny, from $1.68 per quarter to $1.69. IBM guards the streak without lavishing it.
Why the stock fell anyway If the dividend is affordable, the 33% drawdown needs another explanation, and the second quarter offered one. Revenue rose just 1% year over year to $17.2 billion. Alongside the report, management trimmed its full-year outlook to 4% to 5% revenue growth in constant currency, down from the more than 5% it had forecast entering the year.
The segment detail explains the softness. Software, the segment that carries the growth case, delivered, with revenue up 5% year over year and Red Hat revenue up 11%. Even there, though, growth slowed: The same segment grew 11% in the first quarter. But consulting revenue was flat year over year, and infrastructure revenue fell 7%, dragged down by a 42% decline in IBM Z, the company's mainframe computer line. Mainframe revenue tends to run in cycles tied to product launches, so that decline is likely more cyclical than permanent -- but it is a drag all the same.
So the market hasn't repriced the dividend. It has repriced the growth.
At about 17 times forward earnings estimates, the stock is now valued like a company that grows slowly, because in the second quarter it was one.
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Could the growth case reassemble itself? It could. A new mainframe cycle eventually resets the infrastructure comparison, and CEO Arvind Krishna said with the second-quarter release that IBM is in the "early innings" of a structural shift for business. If software growth reaccelerates, today's price may end up looking conservative.
As dividend stocks go, the case here is respectable as it stands. The dividend is covered about 2.5 times by this year's expected free cash flow, and the payout has grown for 31 straight years. After all, at the stock's 52-week high, the same $6.76 payout yielded just 2%. Today's fatter yield came from the falling stock price, not from faster dividend growth.
I'd still hold off, personally. A dividend yielding 3% and growing by a penny a year isn't enough on its own, and the growth that has to carry the rest of the case decelerated last quarter. I'd want to see software reaccelerate before buying this drawdown. The dividend is safe. That alone doesn't get me there.
Cozad Asset Management ve 1. čtvrtletí zvýšila podíl ve společnosti Phillips 66 o 92,9 % na 7 143 akcií po nákupu dalších 3 440 kusů. Hodnota podílu činila 1,301 mil. USD.
Cozad Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX – Free Report) by 92.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,143 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,440 shares during the quarter. Cozad Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Phillips 66 were worth $1,301,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MUFG Securities EMEA plc lifted its stake in shares of Phillips 66 by 113.5% in the 4th quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc now owns 16,518 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,131,000 after purchasing an additional 8,783 shares during the period. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its stake in Phillips 66 by 17.0% in the fourth quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 1,371,804 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $177,018,000 after purchasing an additional 199,646 shares during the period. Horizon Investments LLC raised its holdings in Phillips 66 by 478.4% in the fourth quarter. Horizon Investments LLC now owns 63,290 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $8,167,000 after purchasing an additional 52,348 shares in the last quarter. LBP AM SA lifted its position in Phillips 66 by 237.8% during the fourth quarter. LBP AM SA now owns 56,380 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $7,275,000 after buying an additional 39,690 shares during the period. Finally, Truist Financial Corp lifted its position in Phillips 66 by 1.6% during the fourth quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 675,084 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $87,113,000 after buying an additional 10,585 shares during the period. 76.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
More Phillips 66 News Here are the key news stories impacting Phillips 66 this week:
Positive Sentiment: Phillips 66’s board authorized an additional $10 billion for share repurchases. The expanded authorization gives the refiner substantial flexibility to return capital, potentially reducing the share count, supporting future earnings per share and signaling management’s confidence in the company’s long-term cash generation. Phillips 66 approves $10 billion increase to share repurchase program Positive Sentiment: Recent strength across energy stocks and better-than-expected results from refining peer Valero Energy suggest a supportive sector backdrop for Phillips 66 ahead of its own quarterly report. Valero Energy Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are focusing on Phillips 66’s upcoming earnings, with expectations supported by softer crude costs and potentially stronger refinery margins. The report could provide the next major catalyst for PSX. Negative Sentiment: The stock’s premium valuation raises the stakes for the upcoming results. Any disappointment in refining margins, guidance or cash flow could limit the benefit of the buyback announcement. Phillips 66’s Q2 Earnings on Deck: Should You Bet on the Stock? Insider Buying and Selling In other Phillips 66 news, Director Kevin Omar Meyers bought 175 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were bought at an average price of $173.12 per share, with a total value of $30,296.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 16,799 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,908,242.88. This trade represents a 1.05% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Vanessa Allen Sutherland sold 3,523 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $211.05, for a total transaction of $743,529.15. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 27,537 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,811,683.85. This trade represents a 11.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 45,107 shares of company stock valued at $8,057,584. 0.40% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Phillips 66 Stock Down 0.1% Phillips 66 stock opened at $211.56 on Monday. Phillips 66 has a 12 month low of $118.07 and a 12 month high of $216.08. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $185.51 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $170.89. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. The firm has a market cap of $84.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.84, a PEG ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 0.68.
Phillips 66 announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Friday, July 31st that allows the company to buyback $10.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the oil and gas company to repurchase up to 11.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.
Phillips 66 Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 18th will be paid a dividend of $1.27 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 18th. This represents a $5.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Phillips 66’s payout ratio is 50.05%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of analysts have recently weighed in on PSX shares. Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $208.00 target price on shares of Phillips 66 in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on shares of Phillips 66 from $207.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Phillips 66 from $212.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of Phillips 66 from $195.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Tudor Pickering upgraded shares of Phillips 66 from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $201.72.
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About Phillips 66 (Free Report)
Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) is an independent energy manufacturing and logistics company engaged primarily in refining, midstream transportation, marketing and chemicals. The company processes crude oil into transportation fuels, lubricants and other petroleum products, operates pipeline and storage infrastructure, and participates in petrochemical production through strategic investments. Phillips 66 serves commercial, industrial and retail customers and positions its operations across the value chain of the downstream energy sector.
The company’s principal activities include refining crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and feedstocks for petrochemical production; operating midstream assets such as pipelines, terminals and fractionators that move and store crude oil and natural gas liquids; and marketing and distributing fuels and lubricants through wholesale and retail channels.
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Caterpillar má rekordní backlog 63 miliard USD, který táhnou hlavně objednávky z datových center. Trh čeká, zda tento trend potvrdí výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí v úterý.
Most investors probably still think of Caterpillar (CAT +0.70%) as a construction-equipment company -- bulldozers, excavators, mining trucks. But the order book tells a different story.
Caterpillar ended the first quarter with a record backlog of $63 billion, up $28 billion, or 79%, from the first quarter of 2025, with all three of its primary segments contributing. Indeed, almost $12 billion of that arrived in the quarter itself.
And a big share of the new demand behind that number has little to do with construction sites. It comes from data centers.
The market has noticed. Shares have roughly doubled off their 52-week low, to about $815 a share as of this writing, though they'd have to climb more than 30% to get back to their high. At about 41 times earnings, Caterpillar is arguably priced like an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure company, not a cyclical equipment maker.
Caterpillar reports second-quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Is AI power demand still filling the order book? And is the backlog converting into delivered revenue on schedule?
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Why data centers buy Caterpillar engines Caterpillar's large reciprocating engines (essentially massive generator engines) and gas turbines can power a data center on site. They serve as backup when the grid fails, or as primary power for facilities that don't want to wait for a grid connection.
The demand showed up all over the company's most recent results. Power generation sales (one slice of Caterpillar's power and energy segment) rose 41% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, to $2.8 billion from $2.0 billion. The growth came from large reciprocating engines and turbines, driven primarily by data center applications. That puts power generation on an annual run rate above $11 billion. Companywide, sales and revenues rose 22% year over year to $17.4 billion, and adjusted earnings per share came in at $5.54, up 30% from $4.25.
Caterpillar is responding by expanding its large reciprocating engine capacity to nearly triple 2024 levels, and most of the additional capital expenditures land from 2027 through 2029. Management raised its long-term sales growth targets alongside the announcement.
"Customers are committing to longer-term orders with some orders well into 2028," CEO Joe Creed said on the company's first-quarter earnings call.
Orders like those stay on the books a long time. That's a big part of how the total reached $63 billion.
What the second-quarter report has to show The first thing I'll look for on Tuesday is the backlog number itself. A year ago, it stood at about $35 billion. And roughly $23 billion of the increase since then arrived in just the last two quarters -- the build has been accelerating, not slowing.
In short, orders are still coming in far faster than Caterpillar can deliver them.
The second thing is conversion. A backlog only turns into revenue when the machines actually ship, and some of these orders stretch years into the future. Caterpillar now holds the equivalent of more than three and a half quarters of revenue in its order book.
So far, though, conversion is working: Sales grew 22% last quarter even as the backlog swelled. On Tuesday, I want to see strong revenue growth alongside an order book that hasn't stopped climbing.
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Of course, there are risks. New York imposed the nation's first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers (the largest class of facilities) in July, pausing state environmental permits for big projects whose applications weren't already deemed complete, for up to a year. If more states follow, some of the pipeline behind 2027 and 2028 orders could shrink or slip.
A long-dated backlog can also be rescheduled or, in some cases, canceled.
That's the main reason I'm not chasing the stock here. At about 41 times earnings, Caterpillar is priced as if the power boom keeps compounding without interruption -- and July's news out of New York shows what an interruption could look like.
Ultimately, I like the business Caterpillar is becoming. A $63 billion backlog gives a cyclical company visibility it rarely gets, and management is confident enough in the demand to nearly triple its large engine capacity. For now, I'm not a buyer. If Tuesday's report shows the backlog still climbing and power generation holding its pace, I'll take another look. But I'd want a better price than this one.
California State Teachers Retirement System v 1. čtvrtletí zvýšil podíl ve Stanley Black & Decker o 22,3 % na 178 974 akcií. Firma zároveň oznámila kvartální dividendu 0,84 USD na akcii, dříve 0,83 USD.
California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its holdings in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK – Free Report) by 22.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 178,974 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 32,606 shares during the quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System owned approximately 0.12% of Stanley Black & Decker worth $12,718,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Stanley Black & Decker in the second quarter worth about $26,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Motiv8 Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in shares of Stanley Black & Decker during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in shares of Stanley Black & Decker by 96.6% in the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 466 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.77% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $93.00 price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Wednesday. Robert W. Baird set a $84.00 target price on Stanley Black & Decker in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $87.00 to $84.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Stanley Black & Decker from $65.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Stanley Black & Decker from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Stanley Black & Decker presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $90.22.
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Stanley Black & Decker Stock Performance Shares of SWK stock opened at $94.60 on Monday. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a 12-month low of $61.90 and a 12-month high of $96.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 1.43 and a quick ratio of 0.55. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 1.16. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $86.50 and a 200 day simple moving average of $81.19.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The industrial products company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.21 by $0.36. Stanley Black & Decker had a return on equity of 8.78% and a net margin of 4.07%.The firm had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.97 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.08 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. Stanley Black & Decker has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.700 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. will post 5.43 EPS for the current year.
Stanley Black & Decker Increases Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 8th will be issued a $0.84 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 8th. This is an increase from Stanley Black & Decker’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. This represents a $3.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.6%. Stanley Black & Decker’s dividend payout ratio is currently 80.98%.
Stanley Black & Decker Profile (Free Report)
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc (NYSE:SWK) is a leading global manufacturer of industrial tools, engineered fastening systems, and security products. The company’s portfolio includes power tools, hand tools, accessories, and storage solutions marketed under well-known brands such as DEWALT, Stanley, Craftsman and Black & Decker. In addition to its core tools and hardware offerings, the company provides customized assembly and installation systems for the automotive, electronics and aerospace industries.
Operations are organized across three principal business segments.
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The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) will release its fourth quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Monday, Aug. 3.
Analysts expect the Oakland, California-based company to report quarterly earnings of $1.65 per share, down from $2.87 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Clorox’s quarterly revenue is $1.91 billion. It reported $1.99 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On Friday, Clorox raised its quarterly dividend from $1.24 to $1.25 per share.
Shares of Clorox fell 1.2% to close at $95.53 on Friday.
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First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services ve 1. čtvrtletí zvýšila svůj podíl v Oracle o 31,1 % na 47 844 akcií. Hodnota pozice činila 7,038 milionu USD.
First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services raised its holdings in shares of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL – Free Report) by 31.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 47,844 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,356 shares during the period. Oracle accounts for 1.5% of First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services’ portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest position. First National Bank of Mount Dora Trust Investment Services’ holdings in Oracle were worth $7,038,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Wealthquest Corp grew its stake in shares of Oracle by 12.6% in the first quarter. Wealthquest Corp now owns 2,403 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock worth $354,000 after acquiring an additional 269 shares during the last quarter. Stillwater Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in Oracle in the 1st quarter worth about $432,000. First Nebraska Trust Co purchased a new stake in Oracle during the 1st quarter valued at about $4,430,000. Foguth Wealth Management LLC. increased its stake in Oracle by 21.4% during the 1st quarter. Foguth Wealth Management LLC. now owns 1,275 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock valued at $188,000 after purchasing an additional 225 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Financial Solutions Advisory Group Inc. bought a new stake in Oracle during the 1st quarter valued at about $286,000. 42.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In ORCL has been the topic of several analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $284.00 target price on shares of Oracle in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Stephens reissued an “equal weight” rating and set a $164.00 price target on shares of Oracle in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Oracle from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Mizuho set a $320.00 price objective on shares of Oracle in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Scotiabank reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Oracle in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $265.03.
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Oracle Stock Performance Shares of NYSE ORCL opened at $129.99 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $163.86 and its 200-day moving average price is $164.13. The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.21. The company has a market cap of $374.42 billion, a PE ratio of 22.30, a PEG ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.72. Oracle Corporation has a 52-week low of $114.50 and a 52-week high of $345.72.
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 10th. The enterprise software provider reported $2.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.96 by $0.15. The firm had revenue of $19.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.10 billion. Oracle had a net margin of 25.37% and a return on equity of 58.62%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 20.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.70 earnings per share. Oracle has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 1.720-1.760 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 8.050-8.050 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Oracle Corporation will post 6.47 EPS for the current year.
Oracle Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 24th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 10th were paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 10th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. Oracle’s payout ratio is currently 34.31%.
Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, Vice Chairman Jeffrey Henley sold 400,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $159.16, for a total transaction of $63,664,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 400,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $63,664,000. This represents a 50.00% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 40.90% of the company’s stock.
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Positive Sentiment: Expanded Google Cloud AI partnership: Oracle and Google Cloud will make Google’s Gemini models available across Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and NetSuite. The integration could help thousands of enterprise customers automate workflows, improve decision-making and build agentic applications, strengthening Oracle’s cloud platform and AI monetization prospects. Oracle to Make Gemini Models Available to Thousands of Enterprise Applications Customers Positive Sentiment: Analysts see substantial upside: Coverage points to a consensus price target near $248 and notes that three Wall Street analysts have targets of $400. The forecasts reflect confidence that Oracle’s cloud growth and AI-related demand are not fully reflected in its depressed valuation. 3 Wall Street Analysts Have Oracle Going to $400 Positive Sentiment: Backlog viewed as undervalued: Bullish commentary argues that Oracle’s large, OCI-driven remaining performance obligations and cloud backlog are receiving little credit from the market. If converted into revenue as expected, the backlog could support stronger long-term growth. Oracle’s Massive Backlog Gets No Credit Neutral Sentiment: Broader AI-cloud rebound: Oracle’s move occurred alongside a sharp recovery in AI infrastructure stocks, suggesting that sector-wide risk appetite and technical factors are also contributing, rather than the movement being driven solely by company fundamentals. AI Cloud Names Snap Back Negative Sentiment: Debt and capital-spending risks remain: Reporting highlights the substantial debt Oracle has taken on to build data centers for AI workloads. Heavy investment could pressure cash flow and returns if cloud demand or utilization falls short of expectations. Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble About Oracle (Free Report)
Oracle Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops and sells database software, cloud engineered systems, enterprise software applications and related services. The company is widely known for its flagship Oracle Database and a portfolio of enterprise-grade software products that support data management, application development, analytics and middleware. Over recent years Oracle has expanded its focus to include cloud infrastructure and cloud applications, positioning itself as a provider of both platform and software-as-a-service solutions for large organizations.
Oracle’s product and service offerings include Oracle Database and the Autonomous Database, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), enterprise resource planning (ERP), human capital management (HCM) and supply chain management (SCM) cloud applications (often grouped under Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications), middleware such as WebLogic, and developer technologies including Java and MySQL.
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It's not often investors take a look at a $7 billion contract and decide that's a reason to sell a stock or not buy it -- but that's kind of what happened to Oracle (ORCL +1.81%) last month. Oracle shares started July trading north of $140 per share, but by the end of the month, they were trading below $130.
In the meantime, in between time, on July 23, Oracle landed a Department of Defense contract potentially worth $7 billion.
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Oracle's big military contract Not all at once, to be sure. As Oracle explained, its new contract under the U.S. Department of Defense Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) will pay out $3.3 billion over the first five years, rising to $7 billion total if extended through a full 10 years.
Best case, that's only $700 million per year, and for a company that regularly does $67.3 billion in annual sales, that's barely a 1% increase. Still, it's an increase, not a decrease. You'd expect that to give Oracle stock at least some kind of lift.
Oracle explained that the purpose of the ESI contract is to enable military organizations and contractors to "expedite the procurement of Oracle commercial products and services" by providing a "centralized framework" for ordering Oracle software products. The contract will go into effect this summer, too -- so basically immediately -- and can therefore be expected to give an immediate lift to Oracle sales to the Defense Department and its contractors.
That's good news, not bad.
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What it means for Oracle in dollars and cents So, why aren't investors reacting more positively to the news? A couple of thoughts come to mind.
Expediting and centralizing orders may make it simpler for Oracle to sell software and artificial intelligence services to the military and its contractors. It doesn't necessarily mean that Oracle will be selling new or more software and services, though, than it ordinarily would. In other words, while it's possible that this $7 billion in sales represents incremental sales growth -- it's also possible that it doesn't.
That aspect of the contract is simply unclear.
At the same time, the fact that the military is buying $7 billion in software and services doesn't mean this is a bulk order giving the customer a volume discount -- potentially hurting Oracle's operating profit margin (which continues to rise, growing each year for the past three years and hitting 33.2% last year). To the contrary, Oracle noted in its announcement that "pricing, deliverables, and performance criteria" will continue to be "defined at the order level," just as in the past.
To me, this sounds like Oracle will continue to earn its rich profit margins on software and services sales to the military.
It's just that now, making those sales in the first place will be faster -- and easier.
Fitch přidělila Realty Income dlouhodobý rating emitenta „A“ se stabilním výhledem. Je to první net lease REIT a teprve čtvrtý americký REIT s alespoň jedním ratingem „A“ od jedné z velké trojky agentur.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income) (NYSE: O) (the "Company"), The Monthly Dividend Company®, today announced that Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") has assigned the Company a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating of 'A' with a Stable Outlook. This rating makes Realty Income the first net lease REIT and only the fourth U.S. REIT to have at least one 'A' or equivalent rating from one of the three major rating agencies.
In its press release, Fitch cited Realty Income's long operating history and cycle-tested performance, durable cash flow, portfolio diversification, and strong access to multiple sources of capital as key drivers supporting its 'A' rating.
"We are pleased to receive an 'A' rating from Fitch, which reflects the strength of our differentiated net lease platform, disciplined financial management, and consistent execution," said Jonathan Pong, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. "Just as importantly, it recognizes our progress in diversifying capital sources across the public and private markets on a global scale, enhancing our financial flexibility and positioning Realty Income for sustainable long-term growth."
About Realty Income
Realty Income (NYSE: O), an S&P 500 company, is real estate partner to the world's leading companies®. Founded in 1969, we serve our clients as a full-service real estate capital provider. As of March 31, 2026, we have a portfolio of over 15,500 properties in all 50 U.S. states, the U.K., and eight other countries in Europe. We are known as "The Monthly Dividend Company®" and have a mission to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. Since our founding, we have declared 673 consecutive monthly dividends and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index for having increased our dividend for over 31 consecutive years. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.realtyincome.com.
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LyondellBasell zveřejnil za 2. čtvrtletí lepší výsledky, když upravený zisk na akcii činil 4,30 USD a výnosy 9,18 miliardy USD, obojí nad odhady. J.P. Morgan po výsledcích zvýšil doporučení z Neutral na Overweight.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Friday.
The chemical company reported adjusted earnings of $4.30 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $3.41. Revenue rose to $9.18 billion, exceeding analysts’ expectations of $9.15 billion.
Looking ahead, LyondellBasell said ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to create volatility across energy and petrochemical markets.
LyondellBasell shares fell 6.4% to $240.00 in pre-market trading.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on LyondellBasell following earnings announcement.
JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $75 to $80. Mizuho analyst John Roberts maintained the stock with a Neutral and raised the price target from $62 to $66. Considering buying LYB stock? Here’s what analysts think:
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) will release its second quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Monday, Aug. 3.
Analysts expect the Aventura, Florida-based company to report quarterly earnings of 35 cents per share, up from 16 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Palantir’s quarterly revenue is $1.81 billion. It reported $1 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On July 7, Palantir Technologies said it is expanding its presence in Mexico through a partnership with GNP Seguros, the largest insurer in the country.
Shares of Palantir gained 0.7% to close at $123.06 on Friday.
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Wayfair otevře v Pittsburghu svůj první obchod v Pensylvánii, a to v roce 2027. Prodejna o rozloze 95 000 čtverečních stop rozšíří jeho fyzickou maloobchodní síť.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W), the destination for all things home, today announced plans to open its first Pennsylvania store in Pittsburgh. Expected to open in 2027, the location will further expand Wayfair's physical retail footprint and serve customers throughout western Pennsylvania.
"Pittsburgh is a region celebrated for its strong community roots and distinct architectural character, making it an incredibly exciting market for our physical retail expansion," said Liza Lefkowski, vice president of merchandising and stores at Wayfair. "We look forward to welcoming local shoppers into a space where they can touch, feel and visualize products across the whole home category, helping them seamlessly bring their home projects to life."
Located at North Hills Village, a retail-anchored regional shopping center right outside of downtown Pittsburgh, the new 95,000-square-foot, single-level store will showcase a curated selection of Wayfair Verified products organized by room and style. The location will also feature an on-site design studio where customers can work directly with our design consultants on projects ranging from simple room updates to full-home renovations. Many items will be available to take home the same day, while larger purchases can be delivered as fast as two days through Wayfair's logistics network.
"We are excited that Wayfair has chosen to locate its very first store in Pennsylvania at North Hills Village shopping center. As one of the world's largest home retailers, we know Wayfair will be a vibrant new addition to the property and be well-received by the community," said Fred Reitano, CEO of J.J. Gumberg Co. "We are proud of the professional partnership that we have developed with Wayfair in order to bring their brand to Pittsburgh, and believe it will elevate the shopping experience in the marketplace."
The Pittsburgh opening builds on Wayfair's growing physical retail footprint, including existing locations in Wilmette, IL, Atlanta, GA and Columbus, OH as well as upcoming stores in Denver, CO; Westchester, NY; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Cincinnati, OH; and Princeton, NJ. Together, these locations reflect Wayfair's continued investment in omnichannel retail and its commitment to meeting customers wherever they shop for home.
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Wayfair is the destination for all things home, and we make it easy to create a home that is just right for you. Whether you're looking for that perfect piece or redesigning your entire space, Wayfair offers quality finds for every style and budget, and a seamless experience from inspiration to installation.
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